CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

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This sauce is full of fresh herbs like cilantro, oregano, & parsley. A touch of smokiness and heat from the chipotle and jalapeño peppers, And garlic, garlic & garlic! Baste grilled shrimp, beef, chicken, pork, or tofu and or serve as a sauce on the side of just about any meat or main dish.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 garlic cloves, peeled, and chopped coarse
1 -2 red jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded, chopped coarsely
1 dried chipotle chile, in adobo sauce seeded chopped coarsely
1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves
1/8 cup cilantro leaf
1 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine garlic, jalapeño and chipotle in food processor and pulse to mince finely.
  • Add oregano, cilantro and parsley; pulse to chop finely.
  • Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth.
  • Use immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.4, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 104.2, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 0.9

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