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Zesty Smoky Red Chimichurri

Zesty Smoky Red Chimichurri

Elevate your meals with this Zesty Smoky Red Chimichurri, a versatile and flavorful sauce perfect for grilled meats and veggies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Fresh Parsley Substitutable with fresh mint
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro Omit for a more herb-focused chimichurri
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion (finely chopped) Shallots can be used as a milder alternative
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil Avocado oil is a suitable substitute
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be a gentler substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can also be used
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to heat preference
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to dietary needs
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper Adjust according to dietary needs

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • chef's knife
  • whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Finely chop 1 cup of fresh parsley and ½ cup of fresh cilantro.
  2. Stir in 3 cloves of minced garlic and ¼ cup of finely chopped red onion.
  3. Incorporate 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika and ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
  4. Pour in ½ cup of olive oil and ¼ cup of red wine vinegar and mix.
  5. Generously season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Let the chimichurri rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  7. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This sauce is great for enhancing grilled meats and veggies, and can be frozen for later use.

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