Basil Chimichurri Sauce
A vibrant and zesty basil chimichurri sauce that’s perfect for drizzling over grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or as a dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Argentinian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh basil
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 3–4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the herbs: Wash the fresh basil and parsley, shake to remove excess water, and roughly chop.
- Garlic time: Peel and finely chop the garlic.
- Blend it up: Add the chopped herbs and garlic to a food processor with olive oil and vinegar.
- Season it right: Add salt and pepper, then pulse until combined but not pureed.
- Taste tests: Adjust seasoning as needed and scrape the sides of the processor.
- Chill out: Transfer to a jar and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before using.
Notes
Chimichurri tastes better when made ahead of time. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chimichurri, basil sauce, condiment, vegan sauce, grilling sauce, fresh herbs