Eosinophilic Esophagitis Friendly No-Vinegar Chimichurri
Chimichurri is one of those sauces that makes everything taste like it came off a restaurant grill, and this version delivers all that herby, garlicky punch without the vinegar that can trigger symptoms for people managing eosinophilic esophagitis. Fresh lemon juice steps in as the acidic backbone, giving the sauce brightness and balance while keeping it gentler on a sensitive esophagus. The combination of flat-leaf parsley, oregano, and olive oil creates a sauce that's deeply aromatic and rich without relying on any processed or hard-to-trace ingredients. Everything is chopped by hand and stirred together in one bowl, so there's no guesswork about what's actually in it. That short resting period before serving is worth every minute — the herbs soften just enough to meld with the garlic and lemon into something that tastes like it took far more effort than it did. Spoon it over grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or anything that needs a little life, and you'll wonder why you ever reached for a bottled sauce.
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6 servings
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Finely chop the parsley and oregano by hand until the herbs are uniform and fine — about the size of coarse breadcrumbs. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl.
- 2
Add the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Stir to combine.
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