Use a a bright counterpoint with roasted or grilled meats, poultry, grilled vegetables, pasta, salads, potato salad, grain bowls, as a marinade, on pizza, with bread or fresh veggies.
This is an all purpose flavour enhancer that brings serious life to the party.
Keeps well for up to three days covered and refigerated.
Makes approximately 3/4 cup of sauce.
1 cup Firmly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
3 Medium garlic cloves
3 tbsp Packed fresh oregano leaves
⅓ cup Olive the Best Ultra-Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp Olive the Best Champagne vinegar or Red Wine vinegar
1 tsp Sea salt
⅛ tsp Freshly ground black pepper
½ tsp Red pepper flakes
1Place all the ingredients into the bowl of a food processor. Process until finely chopped but stop short of making a fine paste.
2Scrape the chimichurri into a bowl and adjust the seasonings as dressed.
3This can be served immediately but it benefits from being allowed to sit for a few hours while the flavours meld in the refrigerator. However, if chilled, return to room temperature before serving.
Ingredients
1 cup Firmly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
3 Medium garlic cloves
3 tbsp Packed fresh oregano leaves
⅓ cup Olive the Best Ultra-Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp Olive the Best Champagne vinegar or Red Wine vinegar
1 tsp Sea salt
⅛ tsp Freshly ground black pepper
½ tsp Red pepper flakes
Directions
1Place all the ingredients into the bowl of a food processor. Process until finely chopped but stop short of making a fine paste.
2Scrape the chimichurri into a bowl and adjust the seasonings as dressed.
3This can be served immediately but it benefits from being allowed to sit for a few hours while the flavours meld in the refrigerator. However, if chilled, return to room temperature before serving.
Chimichurri – The “Other Pesto”
Made this recipe to go with bbq roast pork tenderloin. Was great. I might reduce the salt by 50% next time, just a personal preferences towards less salt.