Chimichurri

Rating: Unrated

This classic Argentinian sauce is made for spooning over grilled meats (especially steak), but we also love it with scrambled eggs or roasted potatoes. The recipe comes from chef Michael Ollier, of Certified Angus Beef in Wooster, Ohio.

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Ingredients

Classic Chimichurri Sauce

Directions

  • Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Cover and process or blend until finely chopped, with just a few herb leaves still visible. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Before serving, let stand for 30 minutes at room temperature.)

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Red Chimichurri Sauce

In a food processor or blender, combine 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; and 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Cover and process or blend until finely chopped. Serve immediately or store in refrigerator for up to one week. Before serving, let stand for 30 minutes at room temperature.Nutrition analysis per serving: same as above except 88 calories, 2% Vitamin A, 2% Vitamin C, 1 mg sodium, 0% calcium, 0% iron

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
85 calories; 9 g total fat; 1 g saturated fat; 1 g polyunsaturated fat; 7 g monounsaturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 85 mg sodium. 31 mg potassium; 1 g carbohydrates; 0 g fiber; 0 g sugar; 0 g protein; 0 g trans fatty acid; 278 IU vitamin a; 4 mg vitamin c; 0 mg thiamin; 0 mg riboflavin; 0 mg niacin equivalents; 0 mg vitamin b6; 5 mcg folate; 0 mcg vitamin b12; 9 mg calcium; 0 mg iron;

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