Blender Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

Chimichurri sauce is a flavorful sauce packed with fresh herbs and spices. And you can make this super easy chimichurri sauce recipe in your blender in minutes!

I learned about chimichurri sauce many years ago, when I was working as a driver for a local CSA. All of the drivers got baskets to take home, and often our baskets would include a big, beautiful bunch of local parsley.

I was wondering aloud how to use up my parsley, and one of the other drivers hipped me to the magic of chimichurri.

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What is chimichurri sauce?

Chimichurri is a spicy Argentinian sauce. It's normally pretty spicy, but in the recipe card I give you options for how to manage the heat, if you're not a heat-seeker.

Think of chimichurri sauce as a spicy, nut-free pesto that uses a mix of parsley and cilantro instead of basil.

Parsley sauce might sound a little bit boring if you're used to thinking of this herb as a garnish, but I feel like parsley is super underrated. Paired with bright red wine vinegar, tangy cilantro, and spicy garlic and pepper, its complex, earthy flavors really shine.

How to Store & Use It

Store your chimichurri in an airtight container. I like to use a mason jar, since it allows you to pour it out easily any time you want it. It will keep for 4-5 days in the refrigerator.

If you're not sure how to use your chimichurri sauce, I have some ideas for you!

• Dip your favorite bread.
• Use it as a marinade to make Crispy Air Fried Tofu (instead of the sauce ingredients listed).
• Use it to make baked tofu or tempeh.
• Marinate vegetables or mushrooms with it before roasting.
• In your next burrito, taco, or burrito bowl.
• Drizzle over rice or quinoa.
• As dressing for a mind-blowing Taco Salad.

So many delicious options! Let's make some chimichurri sauce, y'all!

Blender Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

Chimichurri sauce is lovely for baking tofu, dipping bread, or even over pasta with beans and veggies. And you can make it in the blender in minutes!

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Course: Sauces and Dressings

Cuisine: Vegan

Keyword: chimichurri, chimichurri sauce

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 125kcal

Author: Becky Striepe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves - Some stems are OK, but get rid of any large, woody stems.
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro - Some stems are OK, but get rid of any large, woody stems.
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano - or 2 tablespoons fresh
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 medium shallot - quartered
• 1 Fresno, serrano, or jalapeno pepper - see note
• salt and pepper - to taste

Instructions

• Combine all of the ingredients in your blender except the salt and pepper, and puree until you have a somewhat-smooth mixture. A little bit of texture is totally ok!
• Transfer to your serving container. Taste, and season with the salt and pepper.

Notes

• Traditional chimichurri uses a Fresno pepper, but these can be hard to find. You can substitute a serrano or jalapeno, if you can't find Fresno peppers. You can seed your pepper to reduce the heat level or leave the seeds in for hotter sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcal

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