Chimichurri
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Vegan Gluten-free Argentinian

Chimichurri

A bright Argentinian herb sauce with parsley, oregano, garlic, red wine vinegar, and olive oil. Letting it rest briefly softens the garlic and brings the flavors together for grilled meats, vegetables, and crusty bread.

17 min 6 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Combine the parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Stir until the herbs are evenly coated and the salt begins to dissolve.
2
Pour 30 ml of the olive oil into a small saucepan and warm over low heat for about 2 minutes, just until fluid and fragrant; do not let it smoke or simmer.
3
Pour the warm oil over the herb mixture, then add the remaining 90 ml olive oil. Stir thoroughly until the sauce is loose and glossy.
Warm olive oil being added to freshly mixed chimichurri herbs AI-generated image
4
Leave the chimichurri at room temperature for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, so the garlic mellows and the vinegar integrates with the oil.
5
Taste and adjust the salt, vinegar, or pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl and spoon over grilled food or serve alongside crusty bread.
Bowl of finished chimichurri served with grilled steak and crusty bread AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Briefly warming the oil with garlic takes away its harsh raw edge without cooking the herbs, while the vinegar preserves chimichurri’s signature lively contrast to rich grilled foods.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Refrigerate in a covered container for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature and stir before serving; the olive oil may solidify when chilled.

How to reheat it

Do not reheat. If the sauce is chilled, let it stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes and stir well.

Nutrition / serving

169kcal
0.47 gprotein
1.69 gcarbs
18.15 gfat
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Published 21 Aug 2026 · updated 21 Aug 2026