Red Chimichurri
Red Chimichurri is a vibrant and zesty sauce that will elevate your culinary creations to new heights. This herbaceous blend combines the smoky sweetness of roasted red peppers with fresh parsley, garlic, and a kick of tang from apple cider vinegar. Perfect as a marinade for grilled chicken or as a punchy dressing over vegetables, this chimichurri adds a burst of flavor to any dish. Easy to make and versatile, you’ll find yourself reaching for this sauce time and again—each spoonful is a celebration of deliciousness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings (for about one cup of chimichurri) 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: South American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup roasted red peppers (chopped)
- 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 5 garlic cloves (peeled)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted red peppers, fresh parsley, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic cloves, lemon juice, black pepper, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes. Pulse until well combined but still slightly chunky.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and slowly stir in the olive oil until fully incorporated.
- Allow the chimichurri to rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve over grilled meats or vegetables, or enjoy as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 165mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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