Mint Chimichurri

This mint chimichurri sauce is packed with bold, bright flavor. It's excellent as a condiment or marinade for grilled meats and veggies. You can add it to grains or potatoes, drizzle it over tacos, or use it as a tasty dressing!

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Course: Condiment, Sauce

Cuisine: Argentinian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 10

Servings: servings

Calories: 125kcal

Equipment

Cutting Board
Kitchen Knife
Food Processor, Mini Food Processor, or Immersion Blender (Optional)

Ingredients

1 cup mint packed
½ cup parsley leaves and tender stems, packed
2-3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Blender, Food Processor, or Immersion Blender

Mince the garlic and roughly chop the herbs. In a food processor or blender, combine all of the ingredients. If using an immersion blender, add all of the ingredients to a glass jar.
Pulse the ingredients until they are finely chopped and the olive oil and red wine vinegar are emulsified.
Taste the chimichurri for seasoning. Add more salt if needed.
Let it sit to allow the flavors to meld or serve right away.

By Hand

For a more rustic texture, peel and finely mince the garlic, finely chop the herbs, then combine all of the ingredients in a bowl. Whisk until the olive oil and red wine vinegar are emulsified.
Taste the chimichurri for seasoning. Add more salt if needed.
Let it sit to allow the flavors to meld or serve right away.

Notes

General

For a more traditional chimichurri, you can swap the mint for more parsley.

Storage & Reheating

Fridge: Keep leftover chimichurri in a sealed, airtight container in the fridge. It stays good for about 2 weeks.
Freezer: You can also freeze it. Pour the sauce into ice cube trays, freeze, then transfer the cubes to a freezer bag. It will keep well for up to 3 months.
Reheating: No need to heat this chimichurri before serving. If you want to remove the chill, just leave it on the counter until it warms up to room temperature, which takes about 30 minutes.

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