The Best Chimichurri

How to make the best chimichurri: Use good quality olive oil, fresh herbs, lemon and lime juice, and garlic! This recipe is super easy and really delicious!

One of the questions I get asked the most is, “How do I make vegetables more interesting?” My answer: chimichurri! This super easy sauce is fresh and flavorful, and packed with nutrients from the fresh herbs. And the best part is, you can throw in whatever fresh herbs you have on hand. There are so many combinations that work well. But, the one I’m sharing today is my favorite.

To make my chimichurri, I use a mixture of lemon and lime juice, and then add lime zest, which is milder than lemon zest. Then, I spice things up with some fresh chile or dried red pepper flakes.

Some people like a fully blended chimichurri, but I prefer to keep mine loose to get some texture from the fresh herbs. I blend the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes on high until the sauce is emulsified and the zest, garlic, and pepper flakes have been completely pulverized. Then I add the fresh herbs, and pulse on low for 5 to 10 seconds just to break down the herbs, but keeping the dressing very loose and not completely blended.

If you prefer a fully blended chimichurri, just throw all of the ingredients in at the same time, and blast on high until smooth and creamy.

A loose chimichurri is fantastic drizzled over grilled tofu, tempeh, raw avocado, or over a bowl of raw, steamed, or roasted vegetables. Sometimes I just dip raw cucumber and celery sticks into a bowl of chimichurri as a fantastic healthy snack.

You could also blend in half of a small avocado for a delicious green goddess dressing.

Either way, this chimichurri goes down well with just about anything.

Other Sauces and Dressings You Will Love

Cilantro Mint Chutney
Lemon Garlic Aioli
Green Goddess Dressing
Basil Pesto
Herb Tahini Sauce
Raw Vegan Mayo

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