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Fiery Chimichurri Sauce

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Fiery Chimichurri Sauce

Ingredients

  • bunch parsley (1 cup chopped)
  • clove sgarlic
  • teaspoon sdried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • pinch ofcayenne (1/8 teaspoon or less)
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • tablespoon red wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • freshly cracked pepper

Instructions

  1. Give the parsley a good rinse and then twist off the thicker, bottom portion of the stems and discard. Finely dice the parsley, you'll end up with approximately 1 cup of chopped parsley.
  2. Combine the parsley with 5 cloves of minced garlic, 2 teaspoons of dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, some freshly cracked pepper, 2/3 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
  3. Mix well and take a taste for seasoning. This is the traditional version of chimichurri; adding spice is optional.
  4. Add 1/2 teaspoon chili powder and a pinch of cayenne. Combine well and take a taste, adding more heat if necessary.
  5. Serve immediately. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.