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Cilantro Chimichurri

Cilantro Chimichurri is a vibrant and flavorful sauce that brightens up anything you pair it with! This sauce packs a punch with its combination of fresh herbs, citrus, and just a touch of heat. This version of chimichurri swaps out the traditional parsley for cilantro, giving it a slightly different flavor for cilantro lovers!
Course: sauce
Cuisine: Latin American
Keyword: cilantro chimichurri
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 1007kcal

Ingredients

  • bunch of fresh cilantro
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • ¼ white onion or ½ of a shallot
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1-2 limes juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients into a food processor.
  • Pulse until everything is combined. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

Store this cilantro chimichurri in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days!
These ingredients don't do well in the freezer. If you have lots of leftover chimichurri, you can use it as a marinade for steak, shrimp, or chicken!