How long does it take to make Parsley Microgreens Chimichurri Steak (20-Minute Argentine Dinner)?
This recipe takes approximately 20 min total.
20 min
· Serves 2
· Updated March 17, 2026
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Parsley microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. Grilled flank steak with a fresh chimichurri made from parsley microgreens — a faster, more intensely flavored take on the classic sauce.
This recipe takes approximately 20 min total.
Parsley microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
1 lb flank steak
1 cup parsley microgreens
3 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
4 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper
Blend parsley microgreens, garlic, chili flakes, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper into a chunky sauce.
Season steak with salt and pepper. Grill or sear 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Rest 5 minutes, then slice against the grain.
Spoon chimichurri generously over the steak and serve.
Parsley and parsley microgreens share the same aromatic and phytochemical profile, with research focused on the flavonoid apigenin, vitamin K content, and folate. They are used as a fresh finishing element on proteins, pastas, and composed plates.
• Parsley and parsley microgreens have been studied for flavonoid content, particularly apigenin, which is present in both mature and microgreen forms.
moderate evidence• Parsley is a recognized dietary source of vitamin K and folate, with microgreen concentrations studied in the broader microgreens nutrition literature.
moderate evidence• Aromatic and flavor characteristics in parsley microgreens vary by variety and harvest stage.
strong evidence1. Assessment of Vitamin and Carotenoid Concentrations of Emerging Food Products: Edible Microgreens — Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2012
2. Microgreens: Production, Shelf Life, and Bioactive Components — Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2017
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