Easy Chimichurri Sauce
This bright and zesty chimichurri sauce is blended fresh with herbs and gently warmed in a pressure cooker to mellow the garlic and let the flavors shine through. Great on meat or veggies!
Equipment
- 1 Pressure cooker with trivet
- 1 Food processor
Ingredients
Chimichurri Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves packed
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves packed
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup olive oil
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Add parsley, cilantro, garlic, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to a food processor.
- Pulse until herbs are finely chopped but not mushy.
- With processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until sauce is smooth.
- Place finished sauce in pressure-safe bowl over a trivet with 1 cup water in a pressure cooker. Seal and warm for 3 minutes, then quick release. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh garlic and herbs for best flavor. Warming in the pressure cooker enhances the flavor delicately without cooking the sauce.