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.
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers drained
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 4-6 garlic cloves peeled
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ 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
Serving: 1 | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
