This cilantro chimichurri sauce recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and pairs beautifully with lamb, oven-roasted tri-tip, or grilled chicken. It is prepared with fresh herbs, spicy chili, garlic, olive oil and vinegar. This delicious sauce can also be eaten as an appetizer or dipped into fresh bread.
If you’ve never heard of chimichurri, think pesto, which has ten times the flavor and flavor. Authentic chimichurri sauce is spicy, fresh and really delicious!
Traditional chimichurri sauce is sometimes served as an appetizer with fresh bread (similar to chips or salsa). It is also used to drizzle over steak and shrimp, and to make chimichurri mayonnaise.
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🧐 Why this recipe works
This authentic chimichurri recipe has millions of uses. This cilantro chimichurri sauce recipe is very easy to prepare and requires simple ingredients. You can adjust the level of spiciness to your liking, but we like it spicy. You can put your own twist on this cilantro chimichurri recipe by adding your favorite herbs. I know not everyone likes cilantro, so feel free to substitute it with your favorite herb.
*A complete list of ingredients is in the recipe card at the bottom of this article.
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🔖 Recipe ingredients and substitutions
Herbs: Although this is called “cilantro” chimichurri, I like to include other herbs to give the sauce a rounded flavor. Feel free to substitute other herbs you have on hand. I like to add fresh cilantro, fresh parsley, fresh mint, and fresh oregano. However, if you run out of these fresh herbs, don’t hesitate to substitute them with dried herbs. You can see that this recipe uses dried oregano. Green peppers: Green peppers give this cilantro chimichurri sauce a spicy kick. You can also make the sauce without pepper if you wish. You can also adjust the amount of serranos and add or add more to your taste. Garlic: I use plenty of fresh garlic in this sauce, but I don’t really recommend using jarred garlic. Vinegar: I like to use red wine vinegar because of its mild flavor. Oil: Use high quality extra virgin olive oil! Spices: You should add sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. If you want a milder sauce, leave out the chili flakes. Optional: Sometimes I add onions to my chimichurri sauce. Best options include shallots, red onions, and green onions.
🥗 How to make coriander chimichurri sauce
Step 1: Coarsely chop herbs and vegetables and add to food processor. Pulse ingredients until clumps form.
Step 2: Transfer the contents of the food processor to a bowl. Stir in the red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and vinegar.
Step 3: Gradually pour the olive oil into the bowl and stir until the sauce comes together. Pour the sauce into pint-sized jars and store in the refrigerator until needed.
Pro tip: Be sure to bring the sauce to room temperature before serving, as the oil will solidify as it cools.
🍽 Providing suggestions
As I mentioned earlier, cilantro chimichurri goes well with a variety of dishes. A perfect pairing with smoked brisket, smoked prime rib, and grilled chicken. It’s also great mixed with fish and added to pasta, like in this chimichurri protein noodles recipe.
It also makes a great base for any pizza recipe, including my lavash and crispy pizza. It’s also great for making the spicy coleslaw that goes into my Crispy Tilapia Fish Burrito recipe. Chimichurri can also be used as a salad dressing or marinade.
🤷🏻♀️ Recipe FAQ
Chimichurri sauce is made with fresh ingredients such as Italian parsley, cilantro, garlic, and chili. Other herbs that work well in this versatile sauce include mint and oregano. You can also add shallots and green onions.
Other ingredients for chimichurri include vinegar and olive oil. I’ve also seen people use lime juice instead of vinegar.
Chimichurri sauce can be served over meat, poultry, and seafood. It is also served as a dipping sauce. All you need is some crunchy bread to accompany it.
👩🏼🍳Pro Tips
Similar to pesto, you can mix this seasoning into pasta for an explosion of flavor. Make homemade chicken pizza using chimichurri sauce instead of pizza sauce. It’s to die for! Leftover cilantro chimichurri sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Be sure to bring the sauce to room temperature before serving. Freeze cilantro chimichurri in ice cube trays and use it as a flavor boost in your favorite dishes.
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coriander chimichurri sauce
Argentinian fresh herb sauce served as an accompaniment to grilled meat or as a dipping sauce. You can also use it for marinades and salad dressings!
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Quantity: 6 for one person
calorie: 134kcal
Instructions
Coarsely chop the herbs and vegetables and add to the food processor. Pulse ingredients until clumps form.
Transfer the contents of the food processor to a bowl. Stir in the red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and vinegar.
Gradually pour the olive oil into the bowl and mix until the sauce comes together. Pour the sauce into pint-sized jars and store in the refrigerator until needed.
Precautions
Similar to pesto, you can mix this seasoning into pasta for an explosion of flavor.
Make homemade chicken pizza using chimichurri sauce instead of pizza sauce. It’s to die for!
Leftover cilantro chimichurri sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Be sure to bring the sauce to room temperature before serving.
Freeze cilantro chimichurri in ice cube trays and use it as a flavor boost in your favorite dishes.
nutrition
Provided by: 1waiter | calorie: 134kcal | carbohydrates: 2g | protein: 0g | fat: 14g | Saturated fat: 2g | cholesterol: 0mg | sodium: 11mg | fiber: 1g | sugar: 0g
