Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce

Add some South American flair to your meal with this flavorful sauce, which can be used on meat, fish, or vegetables as a marinade or poured over your finish.

88kcal per serving
0 gprotein
1 gcarbohydrates
9 gfat
12servings (3 Tablespoons (40g))

Ingredients

"Nutrition facts" links go to the closest generic food on FoodFactly, per 100 g.

Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer serving% DV
Calories 88 kcal
Total fat 9 g 12%
Saturated fat 1 g 5%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 30 mg 1%
Total carbohydrates 1 g 0.4%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0%
Total sugars 0 g
Added sugars 0 g 0%
Protein 0 g 0%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Calcium 15 mg 1%
Iron 1 mg 6%
Potassium 55 mg 1%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until well chopped, but not pureed.
  3. Spoon the sauce over grilled meats, poultry, seafood, or vegetables. This sauce can also be used as a marinade.

Notes

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Source

Delicious Heart-Healthy Latino Recipes/ Platillos Latinos Sabrosos y Saludables US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/argentinian-chimichurri-sauce, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce?

One serving has 88 kcal. The recipe makes 12 servings (3 Tablespoons (40g) each).

How much protein is in Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce?

0 g of protein per serving, with 1 g of carbohydrates and 9 g of fat.

What do I need to make Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce?

11 ingredients: 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, lightly packed and chopped without the stalks, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon peppercorn, freshly ground, 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes and 1 tablespoon dried oregano ….