Paleo Herb & Garlic Chimichurri
Bright, herby, and punchy with garlic, this chimichurri is the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste better. Fresh parsley and cilantro form the backbone, while crushed red pepper flakes and a squeeze of lemon juice bring just enough heat and brightness to keep things lively. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — no added sugars, no seed oils, no fillers — making it a natural fit for anyone eating clean and grain-free. The slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil whisked in at the end gives the sauce a beautifully cohesive, glossy texture that clings to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or anything else you want to drench in it. Letting it rest for at least 15 minutes before serving is the small but important step that takes it from good to genuinely great, giving the herbs time to soften and the flavors to fully come together. Keep a jar of this in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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