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Fresh Mint Chimichurri

Easy mint chimichurri sauce, refreshing and packed with flavor. This tangy and garlicky sauce pairs perfectly with grilled meats or seafood and enlivens any dish you add it to.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Course: Dips, Sauces and Dressings
Cuisine: Argentinian
Servings: 8
Calories: 101kcal
Author: Adina

Ingredients

  • 15 g fresh mint ½ oz/ ¾ cup chopped leaves, Note 1
  • 15 g fresh parsley ½ oz/ ¾ cup chopped leaves, Note 1
  • 3 garlic cloves large
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil Note 2
  • ½ teaspoon honey or sugar Note 3

Instructions

  • Prepare herbs: Wash and dry them with paper towels. Pick the leaves from the stems. Chop the leaves finely and set them aside.
  • Combine: Grate the garlic cloves into a medium bowl. Add vinegar, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  • Whisk in the olive oil until the mixture is slightly emulsified.
  • Adjust the taste with sugar or honey and more salt if necessary.
  • Stir in the chopped herbs.
  • Let sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to mingle.

Notes

  1. Weigh the leaves after removing them from the stems.
  2. Choose good-quality fruity olive oil. First, taste it to make sure it’s not too bitter. You will need a generous amount; if it’s too bitter/strong, it might ruin the recipe. If you feel the olive oil has too strong a flavor, combine it with neutral-tasting oil like canola.
  3. Honey or sugar is there to balance the tanginess of the sauce. Use to taste but remember that chimichurri is supposed to be tangy.
  4. Leftovers will keep for 3-4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  5. If you refrigerate the sauce, allow it to come to room temperature (30-60 minutes) and give it a good stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 279IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.4mg