Paraben Free Herb & Garlic Chimichurri
Fresh herbs, bright lemon, and good olive oil come together here in a sauce that's punchy, vibrant, and genuinely hard to stop spooning onto everything. Parsley and cilantro form the herbaceous backbone, while garlic and a pinch of crushed red pepper add just enough heat to keep things interesting. What makes this recipe such a natural fit for avoiding parabens is that every single ingredient is whole and unprocessed — no bottled condiments, no preservative-laden shortcuts, nothing that sneaks in synthetic additives under a complicated label. The slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil whisked in at the end gives the sauce a beautifully cohesive, almost silky texture that store-bought versions simply can't replicate. A short rest at room temperature is all it takes for the flavors to bloom and the herbs to soften into something truly special. Drizzle it over grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread and watch it disappear fast.
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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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