Chimichurri Marinade

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
29%
Chimichurri Marinade
45 min.
8
54kcal

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If you’re looking to elevate your grilling game, look no further than this delightful Chimichurri Marinade! Bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh herbs, this versatile sauce is not only a fantastic marinade but also a zesty sauce to drizzle over your favorite grilled dishes. Ideal for any vegetarian or vegan meal, it’s gluten-free and dairy-free, making it perfect for all your guests, regardless of dietary preferences!

The beauty of chimichurri lies in its freshness and simplicity. The combination of fresh cilantro, parsley, and oregano, along with the kick of Fresno chile or jalapeño, creates a flavor explosion that beautifully complements grilled vegetables and meats alike. Plus, the use of high-quality extra-virgin olive oil and tangy red wine vinegar gives the marinade a sophisticated touch that promises to enhance the richness of your dishes.

Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or simply want to enliven a weekday meal, this Chimichurri Marinade is your go-to companion. It's incredibly easy to make—just mix, let it marinate, and grill! In just 45 minutes, you can whip up enough chimichurri to serve eight people, making it a great option for entertaining family and friends. So fire up the grill, grab your ingredients, and get ready to impress everyone with this mouthwatering marinade!

Ingredients

  •  fresno chile red finely chopped
  • cups cilantro leaves fresh minced
  • cup flat-leaf parsley fresh minced
  •  garlic cloves minced thinly sliced
  • teaspoon kosher salt plus more
  • 0.8 cup olive oil extra-virgin
  • 0.3 cup oregano fresh finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup red wine vinegar 
  •  shallots finely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • grill

Directions

  1. Combine vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic, shallot, and chile in a medium bowl and let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro, parsley, and oregano. Using a fork, whisk in oil.
  2. Remove 1/2 cup chimichurri to a small bowl, season with salt to taste, and reserve as sauce. Put meat in a glass, stainless-steel, or ceramic dish. Toss with remaining marinade. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  3. Remove meat from marinade, pat dry, and grill.
  4. Spoon reserved sauce over the grilled meat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories54kcal
Protein5.45%
Fat69.57%
Carbs24.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.75
Glycemic Load
0.53
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
9.0130435332008%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
16.18mg
Luteolin
0.11mg
Kaempferol
0.11mg
Myricetin
1.13mg
Quercetin
2.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:53.74kcal
2.69%
Fat:4.25g
6.54%
Saturated Fat:0.6g
3.78%
Carbohydrates:3.43g
1.14%
Net Carbohydrates:2.02g
0.73%
Sugar:0.74g
0.82%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:299.57mg
13.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.75g
1.5%
Vitamin K:151.1µg
143.91%
Vitamin C:19.86mg
24.07%
Vitamin A:989.52IU
19.79%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.75%
Iron:1.48mg
8.22%
Vitamin E:1.15mg
7.64%
Fiber:1.42g
5.67%
Folate:21.01µg
5.25%
Calcium:50.07mg
5.01%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.34%
Potassium:126.58mg
3.62%
Magnesium:13.03mg
3.26%
Copper:0.05mg
2.4%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.83%
Phosphorus:16.44mg
1.64%
Vitamin B3:0.32mg
1.6%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.39%
Zinc:0.2mg
1.33%
Source:Epicurious