High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Herb & Garlic Chimichurri
Bright, herby, and punchy with garlic, this chimichurri is the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste better — grilled steak, roasted vegetables, crusty bread, you name it. The combination of flat-leaf parsley and cilantro gives it a layered freshness, while lemon juice cuts through the richness of the olive oil for a perfectly balanced finish. Store-bought condiments and sauces are notorious for sneaking in sweeteners you never asked for, but every single ingredient here is exactly what it looks like — no hidden additives, no processed shortcuts. Just real herbs, real garlic, and a good pour of extra-virgin olive oil whisked together into something genuinely special. That 15-minute resting period is worth every second, letting the flavors meld and the herbs soften into a cohesive, glossy sauce. It comes together in one bowl with no cooking required, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying the results.
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6 servings
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Combine the parsley, cilantro, garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a medium mixing bowl and stir together until evenly mixed.
- 2
Add the lemon juice and whisk to combine, then pour in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until the sauce is cohesive and the oil is fully incorporated.
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