Every ingredient is a standard stock item at any Charlotte grocery chain—parsley and garlic are produce staples, oregano and red pepper flakes sit in every spice aisle, and olive oil and red wine vinegar are cheaper than gas. The fifteen-minute estimate is honest for mincing and stirring; there's no hidden roasting or resting. This makes roughly half a cup of sauce for two servings at perhaps a dollar total, which is a bargain when you're serving it alongside grilled meat or potatoes. The only reason it doesn't reach five stars is that chimichurri is purely a condiment and won't hold as well as a finished dish—it's meant to be used the same night, and while it technically keeps refrigerated, it's not a satisfying leftover meal.