3 tablespoons Walnuts (or pine nuts, if nut-free, try sunflower seeds!)
3 large cloves Garlic (peeled)
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
4 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
¼ teaspoonSea Salt (plus more to taste)
3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
6 tablespoons Water (plus more as needed)
Instructions
Step One: To a food processor or small blender, add the basil, nuts, garlic, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, and sea salt and blend/mix on high until a loose paste forms
Step Two: Add olive oil a little at a time (streaming in while the machine is on if possible) and scrape down sides as needed. Then add 1 Tbsp (15 ml) water at a time until the desired consistency is reached – a thick but pourable sauce. (If avoiding oil altogether, sub the oil with vegetable broth or just use all water)
Step Three: Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more nutritional yeast for cheesy flavor, salt for overall flavor, nuts for nuttiness, garlic for bite / zing, or lemon juice for acidity
Notes: This sauce will be good in the fridge for up to a week.
1/2 lemon juiced (reserve the second half of the lemon)
1/3 cup quality olive oil
1/3 cup avocado oil
1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, freshly grated with a microplane
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste
Kosher salt
Instructions:
Step One: In a mortar and pestle, add anchovies, smashed garlic, and a pinch of kosher salt. Pound the mixture to break up the garlic a bit, then grind until a paste forms. Scrape the sides to form the mixture then add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice (from the reserved lemon) this will help cut the sharpness of the garlic. Set aside for five minutes
Step Two: Transfer anchovy paste to a medium-sized bowl. Add the egg yolk, lemon zest, juice of 1/2 lemon, dijon mustard, and a generous pinch of salt. Whisk together
Step Three: Combine avocado oil and olive oil in a measuring cup. While whisking, slowly add oil until it is fully emulsified. Do not stop whisking as you add the oil. Once fully emulsified, add freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk to combine and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper
2 small red chilies , or 1 red chili, deseeded and finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon finely chopped chili)
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 level teaspoon coarse salt
pepper , to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon)
Instructions:
Step One: Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes to release all of the flavors into the oil before using. Ideally, let it sit for more than 2 hours, if time allows
Step Two: Chimichurri can be prepared earlier than needed, and refrigerated for 24 hours, if needed
Step Three: Use to baste meats (chicken or steaks) while grilling or barbecuing. This can also be used as a marinade, although that is not authentic to South America
Notes: This is excellent on seafood like scallops, shrimp and white fish
Step One: Add all ingredients to a mason jar or salad dressing jar and shake vigorously to emulsify the ingredients. If you prefer a thinner dressing, add a tablespoon of water at a time, shake vigorously, then assess the consistency. Add more water if desired.