Quick 5-Minute Blender Chimichurri Sauce Recipe Perfect for Steak and More
A vibrant, herbaceous chimichurri sauce made in just five minutes using a blender. Perfect for steak, grilled veggies, sandwiches, and more, this sauce is fresh, bold, and easy to customize.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup (approximately 8 servings of 2 tablespoons each) 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves, washed and roughly chopped
- ½ cup packed fresh cilantro (optional)
- 3 large garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (can substitute apple cider vinegar)
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the parsley and cilantro well to remove any grit. Roughly chop the stems off and dry gently with a towel or salad spinner.
- Place parsley, cilantro, garlic cloves, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and freshly ground black pepper into the blender jar.
- Add the red wine vinegar and olive oil on top of the herbs.
- Pulse the blender a few times to break down the herbs, then blend continuously until preferred consistency is reached (about 1-2 minutes). Add a teaspoon of water or more olive oil if sauce is too thick.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes. Add more vinegar if desired.
- Use immediately or let sit for 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Do not overblend to avoid bitter garlic and loss of fresh herb texture. Use pulse mode for better control. Let sauce rest for 10-15 minutes or refrigerate for a few hours to enhance flavor. Can freeze in ice cube trays for longer storage. Substitute olive oil with almond or avocado oil for a milder flavor. Adjust garlic and vinegar to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 0.5
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