Mint Chimichurri

Ingredients (~2⁄3 cup)

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves (spearmint), packed
  • 1 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves, packed
  • 2 Tbs red wine vinegar
  • 1⁄2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1⁄4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 6 Tbs olive oil

Directions

  1. Place garlic in the bowl of a food processor and pulse several times until chopped.
  2. Add the mint and parsley leaves and pulse until finely chopped.
    (Alternatively chop everything finely by hand.) Remove to a medium bowl.
  3. Add the vinegar, salt, and red pepper flakes to the mint parsley mixture and stir until the salt has dissolved. Stir in the olive oil.
  4. The sauce will keep for several days in the refrigerator. Perfect to serve with lamb or steak!