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Best Chimichurri Recipe (From Texas de Brazil)

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 04/03/18 Updated: 05/15/22
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This is the absolute best chimichurri recipe. Garlicky and a bit spicy with the perfectly balanced herbs, you will fall end up with a jar of this in your fridge at all times! This is the Texas de Brazil chimichurri recipe – the holy grail when it comes to the best chimichurri recipe. A must for any Whole30.

The best chimichurri recipe (Texas de Brazil chimichurri recipe) in a jar with a white spoon

What Makes This Recipe So Good

I, for one, am completely and totally obsessed with chimichurri. I can, and often do, eat it on absolutely any and everything–on a salt-crusted seared ribeye, topping garlic mashed potatoes, on Bibb lettuce as a salad, as a dip for pizza, dressing fried eggs for breakfast.. It can go on literally anything.

This chimichurri recipe is real food at its simplest, too: fresh herbs, dried herbs, a healthy oil (preferably a good-quality olive oil or avocado oil), and a bit of lemon juice. So simple and yet so, so ridiculously good.

I tried a few recipes before finding the holy grail, the Texas de Brazil chimichurri recipe. Bingo. The best chimichurri recipe, the one I’d been looking for! It’s herby but doesn’t taste obnoxiously of parsley, the cilantro is there but doesn’t scream, “CILANTRO!!!”, it’s a perfect consistency–not thick and pasty like so many others, and it’s salty and lemony in a way that suits almost all dishes (jury still out on Belgian waffles).

The best chimichurri recipe (Texas de Brazil chimichurri recipe) in a jar with a white spoon

I used to recommend chopping everything by hand, but since we’ve had a batch of this best chimichurri recipe in our fridge at all times for the last, yeah, five years, I’ve since moved on. Here’s how I make this Texas de Brazil chimichurri recipe in my food processor:

Blitz the garlic first so it’s properly minced. Add in the herbs and chop. Add in the remaining ingredients and pulse until well combined. That’s it! It takes, oh, 5 minutes and makes a lot.

But, to be totally honest, it’s going to be delicious no matter how you slice, dice, and chop it. Call me hyperbolic, but this just the best chimichurri recipe ever. Make this! Eat this! A lot.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • The blend of parsley and cilantro create a gorgeous balance that isn’t super parsley-heavy.
  • This chimichurri recipe uses a lot of fresh garlic and fresh lemon, creating a garlicky brightness that tastes good on almost everything.
  • You make this chimichurri recipe in the food processor, and it takes only minutes!
  • It’s naturally Whole30 and vegan, so it works for almost any diet.
The best chimichurri recipe (Texas de Brazil chimichurri recipe) in a jar with a white spoon

How long does it last in the fridge?

The best thing about this stuff is it lasts forever in the fridge. It only takes a few minutes to come together then lasts at least 2 weeks – we usually keep ours longer. You might want to double the recipe, too, so you have plenty on hand!

Variations

  • Swap an avocado for half the olive oil for a chimichurri recipe that’s lower in oil but still super rich in healthy fats.
  • Replace 1/3-1/2 of the olive oil with water to create a “skinny” chimichurri recipe.
  • Reduce the crushed red pepper or garlic if you don’t want a very spicy or garlicky chimichurri. The recipe as written is delicious, but it is definitely a bit spicy and definitely garlicky!

Chef’s Tips

  • Start with about 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and increase it to taste. We use a lot – 1 tablespoon! This is how the Texas de Brazil recipe was written, and we find it to be perfect.
  • Make sure you use a good-quality olive oil, or you’ll end up with a chimichurri recipe that tastes bitter. Avocado oil and liquid, refined coconut oil work very well here, too.

How to Make It

It’s way too easy. Ready?

Add your peeled garlic to the food processor and pulse until minced.

Add garlic to the food processor and pulse until minced

Add the fresh herbs to the food processor (don’t remove the garlic) and pulse until chopped.

Add fresh herbs to food processor and chop

Add the remaining ingredients: dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, fresh lemon juice, and olive oil. Process until well combined.

Add remaining chimichurri recipe ingredients
Process chimichurri recipe ingredients until well combined

That’s it! Spoon it onto everything.

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  • Avocado Salsa

Hey – you’ve made it this far, so now we’re basically best friends! If you make this recipe, I’d love for you to give it a quick review & star rating ★ below. Make sure you follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, and Facebook, too!

The best chimichurri recipe (Texas de Brazil chimichurri recipe) in a jar with a white spoon
5 from 26 votes

Best Chimichurri Recipe Ever: Texas de Brazil Chimichurri Recipe

Prep:5 minutes
Cook:0 minutes
Total:5 minutes
The absolute best chimichurri recipe. Garlicky and a bit spicy with lovely fresh herbs, it's super easy to make and the perfect sauce or condiment for any vegan, paleo, or Whole30 fridge. The Texas de Brazil chimichurri recipe, it's by far my favorite chimichurri recipe of all time!
Makes 2 cups. Serving size is 2 tablespoons.
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16 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons fresh garlic roughly chopped
  • ½ cup fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup olive oil or avocado oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
  • ½ tablespoon salt plus more to taste

Equipment

  • Food processor

Instructions 

  • In a food processor, process fresh garlic until minced. Add fresh parsley and fresh cilantro and pulse until uniformly chopped. Add in remaining ingredients and pulse until well combined. Transfer to an airtight container and keep in the fridge.

Notes

Keeps for at least 2 weeks in an airtight container.

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Nutrition Information

Serving: 2tablespoons, Calories: 126kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Sodium: 228mg, Potassium: 33mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 329IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 12mg, Iron: 1mg

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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  1. Loro says

    Posted on 1/23/21 at 5:06 pm

    Love it and my husband does too!5 stars

    Reply
    • Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 1/25/21 at 9:27 am

      That’s great!5 stars

      Reply
  2. Sue says

    Posted on 7/21/20 at 8:08 pm

    I didn’t have enough parsley so I switched the amounts 1 cup cilantro and 1/2 cup parsley. I also used a “wood smoked “ olive oil for 1/4 cup and regular olive oil for the remainder. I am a visual cook….never, well hardly ever, measure, but I did measure out the oil and in this case it was to oily/thin. Still had great flavor! I also used all fresh herbs 2 tablespoons of fresh oregano. Excellent recipe!
    Thank you !!

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 7/22/20 at 2:12 pm

      I’m glad you loved it!5 stars

      Reply
  3. Elizabeth says

    Posted on 11/16/19 at 8:35 am

    Hi Cheryl,
    I want to make jars of this as gifts, using the fresh lemons I just picked off my tree. My friends are all “food label conscious”, so I thought adding the nutrition facts on the back of my gift tags would be really helpful to them. Can you tell me though, what a serving size is?
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 3/8/21 at 10:28 am

      1-2 tablespoons 🙂5 stars

      Reply
  4. Kat says

    Posted on 10/2/19 at 12:28 pm

    Love this recipe! We are bold flavor lovers, so I doubled the garlic and pepper flakes! Amaze-balls! I love the chimichurri at TDB. My question is: DO you really store it in the fridge? It doesn’t congeal? Also, how long do you find a mason jar full of it stays good for?5 stars

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 10/3/19 at 12:46 pm

      Yes, we store it in the fridge! It should last about two weeks.

      Reply
      • Peggy Shannon Crawford says

        Posted on 9/1/20 at 12:19 pm

        I agree~~~I only used 1/2 cup of olive oil and it was plenty! I will also cut back on the salt and use a bit more parsley as I did not use cilantro~~(Sorry Texas) . I will be making more since I grew an abundance of parsley this year! Yum~~~Bring on the steaks!

  5. Cyndee Hinrichs says

    Posted on 7/29/19 at 2:06 am

    We’ve been making chimichurri for years, our favorite condiment. Our recipe is almost identical but we use a whole cup of cilantro! Maybe we’ve just added more as the years go by. I am going to try the pine nuts though, love those too. My sister lives in Europe, when she comes to visit l always make a batch of chimi for her. She puts in on Everything!

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 7/29/19 at 2:56 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
  6. Soledad Bervejillo says

    Posted on 4/8/19 at 5:12 pm

    In Uruguay, as in Argentina, cilantro is definitely not an ingredient of chimichurri. Which is fine by me, because I detest it! ?
    But, hey, as we say in Spanish, “sobre gustos no hay nada escrito” (literally, About tastes, there is nothing written).
    But, apart from cilantro, it’s a great recipe and delicious with “asado”!!

    Reply
  7. Sandy says

    Posted on 3/23/19 at 11:59 am

    I love this recipe. Have used it as a marinade for chicken and pork. I like the fact that you give hints for how to adapt the recipe. Since I have a heart condition, I have to restrict my salt intake. I started with no salt at all and thought I would add as needed. This pops with so much flavor that I really didn’t think I needed any salt. Also my husband does not like things too spicy so next time I may try less red peppers. Has anyone else tried reducing that? If so, what do you think would be the right amount?

    Reply
    • PRAinAZ says

      Posted on 6/22/19 at 10:59 am

      I lived in Argentina for a bit, and they only add a pinch of red pepper flakes. I also never had it with cilantro or oregano there, just parsley and it was delightful. Someone served me a version here in the states with cilantro and it was very bitter tasting, so I just use parsley.

      Reply
    • Spire says

      Posted on 6/28/19 at 11:02 am

      Unless it’s baking and you really know the science, for recipes like this you can adjust the pepper to your taste.

      Reply
      • April Delaney says

        Posted on 5/5/21 at 5:01 pm

        I actually made the chimichurri into a sauce, then I added some gelatin and made it a mousse. My kids thought I was so fancy lol. Thank you so much it was delish!5 stars

  8. Apryl Urie says

    Posted on 1/9/19 at 10:38 pm

    I have made this SEVERAL times without fail. It has been a go to of mine and I share your recipe every time someone has it when I make it.

    I made it tonight and my lemons were extremely sour ? Ruined the batch, way too sour. Any advice on how to adjust/fix it? ?
    Thanks for your insight and inspiration ?5 stars

    Reply
  9. Lani says

    Posted on 12/16/18 at 8:45 am

    This is fantastic! In fact, all your recipes that I have tried are fantastic. But I think the calorie count is off on this one. A serving would have 120 calories for just the olive oil alone.

    Reply
  10. Ammie says

    Posted on 4/15/18 at 2:17 pm

    I have been looking for a recipe for this and this is perfect. Now i can’t wait until summer for my fresh herbs.5 stars

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 4/20/18 at 10:10 am

      Great idea! I hope you love it 🙂5 stars

      Reply
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