Cilantro Chimichurri
- 10m Prep Time
- 0sCook Time
- 10m Ready In
A vibrant Argentinian-style chimichurri made with cilantro and lime, perfect for grilled meats, fish, tacos, and more. This versatile sauce comes together in just 10 minutes and can be stored for weeks or frozen for later use.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 2 clove garlic
- 29.6 ml lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2.46 ml ground cumin
- dried red pepper flakes
- 2.46 ml fine sea salt
- 4.93 ml unbleached white sugar
- 59.1 ml extra-virgin olive oil
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 5 of 8 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 508 mg
- Iron: 5.36 mg
- Magnesium: 75.2 mg
- Phosphorus: 431 mg
- Potassium: 1213 mg
- Zinc: 3.28 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 2 clove garlic
- 2.46 ml ground cumin
- dried red pepper flakes
- 2.46 ml fine sea salt
- 4.93 ml unbleached white sugar
- 59.1 ml extra-virgin olive oil
Prepare
- 29.6 ml lime juice, freshly squeezed
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
If the root ends of the cilantro stems are gnarly, trim them off. Fill a large bowl or sink with cool water, remove any ties from the cilantro, and submerge the bunch, opening it up to release any dirt. Swish the cilantro in the water, then lift it out and shake off excess liquid. Lay the cilantro on a dish towel and pat it dry.
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Step 2.
In a food processor, combine the cilantro, garlic, lime juice, cumin, red pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon of the salt, and ½ teaspoon of the sugar. Pulse 20 times, then gradually drizzle in the olive oil while pulsing until the mixture emulsifies.
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Step 3.
Taste the chimichurri and adjust seasoning: add more salt, lime juice, red pepper, or the remaining ½ teaspoon sugar a pinch at a time until it suits your preference.
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Step 4.
Store the chimichurri in a small jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze in tablespoon portions in an ice cube tray, then transfer the frozen cubes to a sealed bag or container for several months.