I don't know how authentic this version of chimichurri is, but that's okay becuase it's so good! Put this zesty, delicious sauce on anything - toss with roasted potatoes or zucchini, add it to steamed green beans, put it in a sandwich or on grilled meat. It adds a lot of life to any dish.
Ingredients
1/2cupparsley leaves, removed from stems
1/2cupcilantro, washed, stems and all
1/2cupbasil leaves, washed
2large cloved or 3 small cloves garlic
1hot pepper, any kind, seeds removed
2tbspred wine vinegar
1/4-1/2cupolive oil
2tbspfresh lime juice
salt and pepper
Instructions
Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Or, for a rougher version that has a lovely texture, chop all ingredients except oil, vinegar and lime, very very finely with a large knife. Place in a bowl and mix in vinegar, olive oil, lime juice and salt and pepper.