Chimichurri Sauce

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 -8 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups parsley, tightly packed (italian)
• 1/2 cup cilantro, tightly packed
• 3 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons rosemary, fresh and chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
• 1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
• 3/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 in a food processor or blender, grind the garlic and the herbs.
• 2 grind the bay and the peppercorns in a spice grinder, add to the herb mixture with the crushed red pepper and vinegar.
• 3 add olive oil and gently mix to blend, do not overprocess. sauce should be slightly thickened.
• 4 let stand several hours or refrigerate and serve at room temperature.
• 5 drizzle over grilled or roasted meats, fish, or chicken.