Chimichurri Sauce a la Argentina #2
This authentic Argentine chimichurri sauce is a versatile and vibrant condiment perfect for drizzling over rice, empanadas, or roasted vegetables. It combines fresh parsley, garlic, shallots, and herbs with olive oil and lemon juice for a bright, herbaceous flavor. Preparing it is quick and easy, whether minced by hand or pulsed in a food processor.
Simple Tasty Recipes
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl or food processor.
- Let the mixture set for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes:
You can mince the ingredients by hand or use a food processor, which is faster and easier. There are many variations on this condiment, and it is used on rice, empanadas, etc.
Serving info: Total recipe: 182g / 240ml · Yields 16 portions · Portion size: 11g / 15ml
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 541 | 60 | 3% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 3.8 | 0.4 | 0% |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0% |
| Protein (g) | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0% |
| Total fat (g) | 59.3 | 6.7 | 9% |
| ↳ Saturated (g) | 8.2 | 0.9 | 5% |
| ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 43.4 | 4.9 | - |
| ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 6.2 | 0.7 | - |
| ↳ Trans (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| Sodium (mg) | 88 | 10 | 0% |
| Calcium (mg) | 35 | 4 | 0% |
| Iron (mg) | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1% |
| Potassium (mg) | 133 | 15 | 0% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 13.3 | 1.5 | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
Ingredient data sources
- Olive oil — 108g — Oil, olive, salad or cooking — USDA FDC ID: 171413
- Fresh lemon juice — 30g — Lemon juice, raw — USDA FDC ID: 167745
- Fresh parsley — 20g — Parsley, fresh — USDA FDC ID: 170416
- Garlic — 3g — Garlic, raw — USDA FDC ID: 169910
- Shallots — 20g — Shallots, raw — USDA FDC ID: 168484
- Basil/Thyme/Oregano — 1g — Spices, basil, dried — USDA FDC ID: 170841
⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases.
% Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet).
Goes Great with
40 mins
