Nutmeg Free Herb & Garlic Chimichurri
This vibrant green sauce is the kind of thing that makes everything it touches taste better — grilled meats, roasted vegetables, crusty bread, you name it. Fresh parsley and cilantro form the herbaceous backbone, while minced garlic, a hit of lemon juice, and a drizzle of good olive oil pull it all into something bold and bright. A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes adds just enough warmth without overwhelming the freshness of the herbs. The whole thing comes together in a single bowl with nothing more than a whisk and a little patience while the flavors meld. For anyone navigating spice blends and pre-made sauces that sneak in unexpected seasonings, making chimichurri from scratch means you know exactly what's in every spoonful. That 15-minute rest at the end is a small but important step — it's what transforms a simple mix of ingredients into a sauce that tastes like it's been developing all day.
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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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