Yield: 2 cups
Red chimichurri
Red Chimichurri is a vibrant, bold Argentinian sauce made with roasted red peppers as its base. Added fresh herbs and spices give it a perfect balance of flavors. It is just as versatile as its cousin, the green chimichurri.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
- 12 oz. jar roasted red peppers, drained
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 4-6 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients except for the olive oil to a blender and pulse until combined but chunky.
- Pour into a dish and whisk in the olive oil.
- Serve over grilled meat or use it as a salad dressing.
Notes
- Remove the leaves from the parsley stems and loosely fill the cup
- For a smooth sauce, continue to pulse to your desired consistency.
- You can make a chunky sauce as described in the recipe or process it to a smooth consistency.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 152Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 139mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 1g
Nutrition information is a guideline only, is calculated automatically by third-party software, and absolute accuracy is not guaranteed.