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Easy 5 Minute Basil Chimichurri

Basil Chimichurri - bright, fresh garlic-herb sauce - top grilled steak, chicken, fish or shrimp for next level flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Argentinian
Keyword: basil chimichurri, chimichurri, best chimichurri, easy chimichurri,
Servings: 6
Calories:

Equipment

  • food processor or high powered blender

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves packed and stems removed
  • 1/4 cup Italian parsley stems removed
  • 1/4 small red onion rough chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil or more to preferred consistency
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • pinch crushed red pepper flakes to taste

Instructions

  • To a blender or food processor add fresh basil and parsley leaves (stems removed), rough chopped red onion, grated or finely chopped garlic, red wine vinegar, lemon juice and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Pulse several times to finely chop the herbs pausing to scrape the sides of the blender.
  • Drizzle in the olive oil then process on medium to medium-high speed until a thick sauce forms.
  • Season with salt (adjust to your own taste) then pulse to blend. If you prefer a thinner consistency, drizzle in another tablespoon or so of olive oil.