Recipes · Argentinian · Sauces, Dressings, and Marinades
Chimichurri
One serving has 289 kcal and 1 g protein, and at least a fifth of a woman's daily need of vitamin K (393%), vitamin C (38%) and vitamin E (31%). Ready in 15 minutes.

- Preparation: 15 min
- Makes: 1 serving (78.1 g)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Diets: Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Low carb
- Contains: sulphite
Ingredients
- 20 g Parsley, fresh
- 6 g Garlic, raw
- 1 g Oregano, dried
- 15 g Vinegar, red wine
- 30 g Olive oil
- 0.5 g Chilies, dried red
- 0.4 g Salt
- 0.2 g Black pepper
- 5 g Water
Method
- Finely chop the parsley and garlic, or pulse them briefly in a food processor for a finer texture.
- Combine the parsley, garlic, oregano, chili flakes, salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Whisk in the vinegar, then slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified; thin with a splash of water if it's too thick.
- Let the sauce sit for at least 15 minutes so the flavors meld before serving.
- Spoon generously over grilled meats, especially steak or asado.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | Share of a day's need |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 289 kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.5 g | |
| Water | 40.4 mL | |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02 g | |
| Threonine | 0.04 g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.04 g | |
| Leucine | 0.07 g | |
| Lysine | 0.06 g | |
| Methionine | 0.02 g | |
| Cystine | 0.01 g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.05 g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.03 g | |
| Valine | 0.06 g | |
| Histidine | 0.02 g | |
| Fat | 30.3 g | |
| Monounsaturated | 22 g | |
| Polyunsaturated | 3.2 g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | |
| Omega-6 | 3 g | |
| Saturated | 4.2 g | |
| Trans-Fats | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 15.6 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.22 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 24.6 mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 166 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.94 µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 170 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.32 mg | 4% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 0.13 mg | 3% |
| Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Folate (vitamin B9) | 33.2 µg | 8% |
| Cobalamin (vitamin B12) | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 4.8 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 91.7 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 28.7 mg | 38% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 IU | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 4.7 mg | 31% |
| Vitamin K | 353 µg | 393% |
Shares of a day's need are for a woman of 30, 165 cm, 60 kg, lightly active, by the US and Canadian Dietary Reference Intakes. SustainBite works out each person's own needs, by the standard where they live: the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations in Norway, the UK's, EFSA's in the EU.
Climate footprint
0.1 kg CO2e a serving: lower than most breakfasts, sides, desserts and drinks on SustainBite. Source: ADEME, Agribalyse 3.2.
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