Cilantro Chimichurri

A vibrant green herby dressing in a white serving dish on a dark counter top strewn with spices and fresh herbs

5 from 57 votes!

Cilantro Chimichurri is a wonderful sauce to use with all kinds of protein. It is easy, fresh and, while it contains oil, helps break through the fat of oily fish and meats. It is a versatile condiment that you will love to serve alongside all protein and vegetables.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: Australian Keto

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan

Recipe Category: Low Carb

Servings: serves (per tbsp)

Calories: 75kcal

Author: Megan Ellam

Ingredients

1 cup cilantro (coriander) (30g) or flat-leaf parsley (or a combination of both)
1 tablespoon fresh oregano or half a teaspoon of dried oregano
2 cloves garlic
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 60g
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 30g
Pinch chilli flakes optional
Salt flakes and black pepper

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

CONVENTIONAL METHOD

Finely chop the cilantro, oregano and garlic. Combine with the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and season to taste.

THERMAL METHOD

Place the roughly chopped cilantro, oregano, garlic, and oil into the mixer; chop 5 sec/speed 7. Scrape down the lid and sides of the bowl; add the remaining ingredients and season to taste; mix 5 sec/speed 7.

Notes

To freeze any leftover simply spoon into an ice cube tray. Once frozen, pop the cubes in a zip lock bag. You can use these in stews, soups or casseroles as needed.

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Nutritional values shown are guidelines only.

They are for 1 tablespoon using the ingredients listed. So this can be halved, quartered or whatever depending on the dish the seasoning is added to.

Actual macros may vary slightly depending on the brands and types of ingredients used.

SUBSTITUTES

If you are not a lover of cilantro / coriander then you can swap parsley in its place. I do make both versions as I love it either way.

Avocado oil is a tasty and good alternative for extra-virgin olive oil if you don't have any either.

The recipe card instructions contain the most basic of steps and a list of ingredients. If you have any queries, questions or are unsure of substitutions, please scroll up to the blog post for more information.

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