Easy Chimichurri

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I took elements of several chimichurri recipes I found to come up with this combination, which has become a favorite. Can be stored for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Additional: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs15 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 2 cups

Easy Chimichurri

Ingredients

1 cup tightly packed chopped parsley leaves

1 cup tightly packed chopped cilantro leaves

¼ cup red wine vinegar

½ onion

coarsely chopped

5 cloves garlic

1 teaspoon coarse salt

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Irish Eggs

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Directions

Step 1

Combine parsley cilantro red wine vinegar onion garlic salt oregano hot pepper flakes and pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse a few times. Pour olive oil in slowly while pulsing a few more times until chimichurri is chopped but not mushy.

Step 2

Refrigerate until flavors have blended about 2 hours.

Nutritional Information

Easy Chimichurri

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 70.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.3g 1%

Carbohydrates: 1.5g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 2%

Sugars: 0.2g

Fat: 7.1g 11%

Saturated Fat: 1g 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 594.9IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 1%

Vitamin C: 6.5mg 11%

Folate: 8.6mcg 2%

Calcium: 12.1mg 1%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 4mg 1%

Potassium: 55.6mg 2%

Sodium: 158mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 63.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.