- Ingredients
- Cilantro (Cilantro Chimichurri), Garlic (Cilantro Chimichurri), Chili (Cilantro Chimichurri), Lemon juice (Cilantro Chimichurri), Olive Oil (Cilantro Chimichurri), Salt (Cilantro Chimichurri), Yellow onion (Cilantro Chimichurri)
- Prep Time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Dish
- Side dish
- Carbohydrates
- ~1 g
- Total Time
- 10 min
- Category
- Dips
- Fat
- ~9 g
- Diet
- vegan, gluten-free
- Garden Plants
- Cilantro, Lime, Yellow onion
- Picture
- Protein
- ~0.5 g
- Calories
- ~90 kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients
| Name | Amount | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chili (Cilantro Chimichurri) | 1 | unit | optional for heat |
| Cilantro (Cilantro Chimichurri) | 1 | bunch | washed |
| Garlic (Cilantro Chimichurri) | 2 | cloves | |
| Lemon juice (Cilantro Chimichurri) | 2 | tablespoon | or instead vinegar |
| Olive Oil (Cilantro Chimichurri) | 0.5 | cup | |
| Salt (Cilantro Chimichurri) | to taste | ||
| Yellow onion (Cilantro Chimichurri) | 2 | tablespoon | optional, finely chopped |
Description
A fresh, zesty green sauce made with cilantro instead of parsley. Perfect for drizzling over grilled vegetables, tofu, rice bowls, or tacos. It's raw, quick to make, and packed with flavor.
Instructions
- Rinse and roughly chop the cilantro (stems are fine).
- Add cilantro, garlic, vinegar/lemon, and chili (if using) to a food processor. Pulse until chopped.
- Slowly pour in olive oil while blending to desired texture (chunky or smooth).
- Season with salt and optional onion/shallot. Let sit for 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
Note: Servings: ~3-4 cup (serves 4-6 as a sauce). Nutrition per Serving is for 2 tablespoons.
Nutrition per Serving
Recipes
| Name | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbohydrates | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cilantro Chimichurri | ~90 kcal | ~0.5 g | ~9 g | ~1 g |
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited May 12, 2025.Open in Notion