Chimichurri Pizza Sauce
Chimichurri Pizza Sauce is a bold, herb-packed twist on traditional pizza sauce. Made with fresh parsley, garlic, and olive oil, it brings a zesty, tangy flavor to your homemade pizzas. Perfect for pairing with grilled veggies, chicken, steak, or cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley packed
- 3 cloves garlic peeled
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice Optional
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro or basil Optional
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese Optional
Instructions
- Add parsley, garlic, vinegar, oregano, and red pepper flakes to a food processor.
- Pulse until finely chopped.
- Slowly stream in olive oil while processing until you get a thick, spoonable sauce.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice if using.
- Let the sauce rest for 10–15 minutes before using to allow flavors to meld.
- Spread on pizza crust as your base sauce or drizzle over cooked pizza as a finishing touch.
Notes
Can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freeze leftovers in ice cube trays for later use.
For a smoother sauce, blend longer; for more texture, pulse lightly.
Add parmesan or nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor.
Freeze leftovers in ice cube trays for later use.
For a smoother sauce, blend longer; for more texture, pulse lightly.
Add parmesan or nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 80mgFiber: 0.5g
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