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Arugula Chimichurri Sauce in jar with spoon

Recipe: Arugula Chimichurri

This vibrant arugula chimichurri is peppery, herbaceous, and perfect for drizzling over grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or mixing into pasta and grain bowls. It’s a flavorful twist on the classic, made with arugula, fresh herbs, and your choice of nuts for added richness and texture.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Condiments
Cuisine Argentinian Inspired
Servings 8
Calories 70 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh arugula (or a combo of spinach and arugula) lightly packed
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves
  • ½ cup chopped chives or green onions or a combo of both!
  • 1 sprig fresh tarragon leaves only, optional, but highly recommended
  • ⅓ cup almonds walnuts, or other nuts of your choice. Sub with pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds for nut allergies.
  • 1 large clove garlic
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ½ to ¾ cup olive oil or enough to reach desired consistency

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, add 2 cups fresh arugula, ½ cup fresh basil leaves, ½ cup chopped chives or green onion, the leaves from 1 sprig of fresh tarragon (if using), ⅓ cup almonds or walnuts, 1 large clove of garlic, ½ teaspoon red chili flakes, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped but still textured.
  • Add 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar and ½ cup olive oil, then pulse again until the mixture comes together. Scrape down the sides as needed. If you prefer a looser sauce, add up to ¼ cup more olive oil until you reach a spoonable, slightly loose consistency. *See photo above in the body of the post for reference if needed.
  • Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Freeze for up to 6 months. Defrost before use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 626mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 696IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
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