How to make Chimichurri
How to make Chimichurri is a easy Argentinian recipe that serves 4. 165 calories per serving. Recipe by BBQ and Bottles on YouTube.
Prep: 14 min | Cook: PT0M | Total: 20 min
Cost: $2.25 total, $0.56 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh Parsley (roughly chopped, stems removed)
- 4 cloves Garlic (crushed or minced)
- 2 tablespoons Dried Oregano (crushed)
- 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (high quality, cold-pressed)
- 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar (preferably unfiltered)
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt (freshly ground)
- 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 1/4 teaspoon Chili Flakes (optional, adjust for heat)
Instructions
Wash the Parsley
Fill a large bowl with water, submerge the parsley bunch, swish around to loosen dirt, then lift and let excess water drain.
Time: PT3M
Dry the Parsley
Pat the parsley dry with paper towels, shaking off any remaining water.
Time: PT2M
Remove Tough Stems and Roughly Chop
Using a sharp knife, strip off the thick stems, then roughly chop the leaves until you have about 1 cup of loosely chopped parsley.
Time: PT5M
Add Garlic and Oregano
Place the chopped parsley in the mixing bowl, add 4 crushed garlic cloves and 2 tbsp dried oregano.
Time: PT1M
Incorporate Oil, Vinegar, and Seasonings
Stir in 1/3 cup extra‑virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional).
Time: PT1M
Mix Thoroughly
Using a spoon, combine all ingredients until evenly distributed and the sauce looks glossy.
Time: PT1M
Taste and Adjust
Taste the chimichurri and add a pinch more salt, pepper, or vinegar if needed.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 165
- Protein
- 0g
- Carbohydrates
- 2g
- Fat
- 18g
- Fiber
- 1g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Allergens: Garlic
Last updated: April 20, 2026








