Elevate Your Meals with Smoky Red Chimichurri Magic
Experience unforgettable flavor with Smoky Red Chimichurri, a versatile sauce perfect for grilled meats and roasted veggies.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 1 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small red onion finely chopped
- 1 cup olive oil high-quality extra virgin
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- to taste salt use sea salt for extra flavor
- to taste pepper
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Finely chop 1 cup of fresh parsley and ½ cup of fresh cilantro in a large mixing bowl. Mince 2-3 cloves of garlic and chop a small red onion finely.
- Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika and ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Stir in salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour in 1 cup of olive oil and ¼ cup of red wine vinegar and mix thoroughly.
- Taste the chimichurri and adjust the seasoning as needed with salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes.
- Allow the chimichurri to rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Drizzle it over grilled meats or use it as a dipping sauce.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh herbs. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze in portions for later use.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7.5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 30mgVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg
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