Mint Chimichurri Recipe

Elevate your lamb, roasted meats, or fish with this vibrant Mint Chimichurri! Bursting with fresh mint and parsley, this zesty herb sauce takes just 15 minutes to make and adds a sensational, cool twist to any dish. Perfect for grilling season!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 1157.4 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mint Chimichurri

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How to Make Mint Chimichurri

  1. Add 2 cloves of garlic to a food processor and pulse several times until finely chopped.
  2. Add 1 cup of packed fresh mint leaves and 1/2 cup of packed fresh parsley leaves to the food processor. Pulse until finely chopped, but not pureed.
  3. Transfer the chopped herbs and garlic to a medium bowl.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the bowl. Stir well until the salt is fully dissolved.
  5. Slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil while stirring constantly to emulsify the sauce.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Your Mint Chimichurri will keep for up to 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

75 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

85g

Carbs

4g