How to Make Green Chimichurri Sauce

Green chimichurri sauce is an easy dip to make in less than 5 minutes. Pair it with a delicious steak or other meat for a fresh and subtle flavor boost.

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Recently, when we were making a new steak recipe, Justin decided he wanted something more. We had a lot of random ingredients on hand, so we decided to make a green chimichurri sauce.

I love having something to dip my food in (yes, like a picky kid!) but this wasn’t my favorite. The chimichurri verde has a subtle flavor to it. But Justin loved it and now wants to make it with other meals, too! It’s one of the more versatile sauces that I’ve made. 

We’ve been trying to grow our own fresh herbs, so it will be nice when they have enough to harvest. A lot of time I use dried herbs, but you need fresh ones for this recipe. I don’t think it would work out as well without it.

Everything gets processed in a blender or food processor so green chimichurri sauce is easy to make. You only need about five minutes and it’s ready!

Serving Suggestions & Tips

• If you don’t have cooking sherry, replace it with red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, or white wine vinegar. 
• The sauce will be at room temperature when you prepare it. You can leave it at that temperature for serving, or chill in the refrigerator. 
• This easy chimichurri sauce recipe is perfect for salad dressing, as a dip for cooked red meat such as flank steak or skirt steak, over grilled vegetables, or in pasta. 
• Give your chimichurri sauce an extra kick of flavor by adding lime juice, lemon juice, fresh oregano, diced red onion, chili pepper, fresh tomatoes, red peppers, or more red chili flakes. 
• Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. We used curly leaf parsley, but flat-leaf parsley or Italian parsley will also work. 

Chimichurri Sauce Step by Step

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh parsley leaves (chopped)
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup red bell pepper (chopped)
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp white onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp oregano (dried)
• 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/8 tsp granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 tsp cooking sherry

Preparation

Place everything in a blender, food processor, or Magic Bullet. Cover and blend until everything is finely chopped. Scrape the sides as needed to make sure everything is incorporated. Transfer to a bowl for serving.

Green Chimichurri Sauce Leftovers

Storage: Any leftover chimichurri sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-3 days. 

Reheating: We liked it cold, so there’s no need to reheat. If you would like it warm, heat in the microwave or in a small saucepan on medium-low heat.

Freezing: The best way to freeze the delicious green sauce is in ice cube trays. This gives you individual servings that can be thawed when you want a bit of the sauce. Otherwise, move all of the sauce to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 1 month. 

Recipe

Green Chimichurri Sauce

Green chimichurri sauce is an easy dip to make in less than 5 minutes. Pair it with a delicious steak or other meat for a fresh and subtle flavor boost.

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Course:

Homemade Staple

Cuisine:

American

Diet

Vegan

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Vegetarian

Keyword:

chimichurri sauce

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cilantro

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dipping sauce

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green sauce

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parsley

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sauce

Dietary Needs:

Dairy-Free

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Egg-Free

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Gluten-Free

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Nut-Free

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Vegan

Cooking Method:

Blender

Servings: 2 cups

5 from 4 votes

Ingredients

• 1 cup parsley leaves (chopped)
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup red bell pepper (chopped)
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp white onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp oregano (dried)
• 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/8 tsp granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 tsp cooking sherry

Recommended Equipment

• Blender
• Food Processor
• Magic Bullet

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a blender, food processor, or Magic Bullet
• Blend until thoroughly combined, scraping sides as needed
• Transfer to a bowl for serving

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Nutrition Facts

Green Chimichurri Sauce

Amount Per Serving (0.25 cups)

Calories 34 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Sodium 112mg5%

Potassium 32mg1%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 451IU9%

Vitamin C 9mg11%

Calcium 7mg1%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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