Chimichurri — Ad-Free Recipe, Ingredients First

Chop it by hand and keep it away from the blender. A processor bruises the parsley bitter and whips it to green slurry; a knife keeps it a loose, spoonable relish. Then let it sit an hour so the raw garlic mellows into the oil.

The Ingredients — and where to get them

Cook for 1 cup

Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.

Olive oil

A robust oil is the body of the sauce.

3/4 cuprecommended

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Red wine vinegar

Sharp acid to balance the oil and lift the herbs.

1/4 cuprecommended

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Dried red chile

Crushed red pepper flakes for a low, steady heat.

1 tsprecommended

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Parsley, garlic, oregano

Flat-leaf parsley, plenty of raw garlic, and a little dried oregano.

1 large bunch parsleyrecommended

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The Rundown

Greedometer ●●●●● Squeaky clean

About as virtuous as dinner gets.

EffortSome doing

Cook it with

GrillNo-cook

The Method

Chop by handMince the parsley, garlic, and oregano fine with a knife. A processor turns it bitter and pasty, so keep the knife work.
Bloom the chileStir the chile flakes into the vinegar with salt and let them soften a minute so the heat spreads evenly.
Combine looseFold the herbs and garlic into the vinegar, then pour in the olive oil until it is a loose, spoonable sauce.
Let it sitRest at least an hour at room temperature so the raw garlic mellows and the flavors bind. It is even better the next day.

The Toolkit

Sharp chef knife · Lidded jar · Cutting board

Straight Answers

Can you freeze Chimichurri? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Chimichurri ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it keeps in the fridge for several days; stir or shake it before serving.

Is Chimichurri gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Chimichurri vegan? — Yes

Yes — no meat, seafood, dairy, egg, or honey in it as written.

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