Is chimichurri the most versatile condiment that ever was? Quite possibly. This Argentine topping of minced herbs, oil, and garlic is simple to make and can be used in countless meals. The simple flavors of herbs and garlic compliment nearly anything, and can be used as a meat marinade, a pasta sauce, or even as a dip. For anyone who thinks parsley is overrated, think again. Below is my recipe and 35 different ways to use the lovely chimichurri.
Chimichurri
1 cup packed flat leaf Italian parsley
1/8 cup dried oregano
1 large or 2 smaller cloves of garlic
1/8 cup red wine, sherry, or apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried chili flakes
1/3 cup good quality olive oil
Rinse the parsley well and chop with a knife until finely minced. You can use the pulse mode on your food processor but be sure not to puree the mixture. You just want a fine mince.
Mix all of the ingredients together and allow to sit at room temperature for a couple of hours before using for best flavor!
35 Uses for Chimichurri
as a grilled steak marinade
as a pesto-style pasta sauce
slathered on crusty baguette
drizzled over slices of tomato and bocconcini
as a condiment on your sandwich
drizzled over roasted potatoes
folded into mashed potatoes
top off your baked potato with it
tossed into your summer potato salad (sensing a tater trend?)
add a little to your greek style salad
top off your devilled eggs with it
over poached eggs with hashbrowns
drizzled onto any grilled or roasted vegetables
add a few tablespoons to spice up your rice
add diced tomatoes and a bit of cilantro and eat with tortilla chips
as a taco condiment
add to a quinoa, cous cous or any grain salad for a punch of flavor
add a little while layering your next lasagna
as a condiment on any buddha bowl
on top of grilled or seared tofu
add a dollop to your next bowl of soup
stir into a batch of hummus
make a dip by whisking in some greek yogurt or sour cream
brushed onto grilled chicken or shrimp
add to a bowl of steamed mussels with grilled bread
garnish your shakshuka with it
slather onto your burger
smother onto some roasted chicken
as a burrito condiment
add a smidge to your scrambled eggs
as a flavoring for your favorite bean salad
as a replacement for tomato sauce on your pizza
blend into some cream cheese and slather on a bagel
brush a little on some baked or grilled fish fillets
drizzle onto some corn on the cob
add to your fillings for empanadas, perogies, or any kind of dumplings
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Thank you Ashley!! I will make it!! I am a big fan of your recipes and photographs!! Very motivating!! All the best wishes from Germany Michael 🙂
Hi Michael! Thanks so much for reading along, hope you enjoy the chimichurri!
Yesss!! Love chimichurri so much, I could put it on anything
Your list of uses had me drooling. Got to try your chimichurri this weekend.
(Do you think the word inspired the song in Mary Poppins?) 🙂
Hi Mary! Ha! I hadn’t thought of that! Let me know how you like it, and thanks for reading!
This looks so good! I am so going to make this. Saving it for future. Loved the way you listed out the 35 amazing ways it can be used! There was literally a flood in my mouth 😉
Do let me know what you end up using it with! I ate it for dinner tonight with roasted tomatoes on toast
Sure I will !
The chimichurri I have had and the recipes I have found also include cilantro. It was amazing good!
Yes, I’ve seen these recipes as well. Apparently the authentic recipes of Argentina do not include cilantro!
And the first experience I had of it was from a jar, from Argentina! Maybe it’s like pesto and just about anything gets added these days.
Wow love those 35 ways Ashley – what’s your thoughts on adding fresh coriander to chimichurri?
I have a recipe for steak with chimichurri sauce that I made ages ago and never thought of other uses. Your awesome list of uses inspires me to make chimichurri again! Would it keep in the ‘frig a day or two?
Yes it will! It’s best when used same day, but I kept ours for two days in fridge and it was still usable. Especially if you mix it into things!