Chimichurri
Flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped and red chile flakes come together in this vegan β 60 minutes, 6 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for grill / broiler. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
Shopping list (2)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Finely chop the parsley and oregano by hand for the best texture, mince the garlic, and finely mince the onion, placing them all in a medium bowl.
- Dissolve the salt in the warm water, then stir this into the herb mixture along with the white wine vinegar.
- Add the red chile flakes and a generous few grinds of black pepper.
- Pour in the olive oil and stir well until everything is combined into a loose, spoonable sauce.
- Taste and adjust with more salt, vinegar, or chile flakes to balance the acidity and heat to your liking.
- Let the chimichurri stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate up to 2 days, so the flavours meld; bring back to room temperature and stir before serving over grilled steak, chicken, or vegetables.
You'll use: Grill / broiler
Ingredient substitutions
- White Wine
- chicken or vegetable stock + 1 tsp vinegar
Tips & common questions
How long does Chimichurri take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 6 steps and 10 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of white wine?
Try chicken or vegetable stock + 1 tsp vinegar. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Chimichurri vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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Chimichurri is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Octopus With Chimichurri.jpg by Banej, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.