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Zesty Smoky Red Chimichurri

Zesty Smoky Red Chimichurri: Spice Up Your Home Cooking

Zesty Smoky Red Chimichurri is a flavorful herb sauce that enhances any meal with its fresh and smoky taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Argentinian
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Herb Base
  • 1 cup Fresh Parsley Finely chopped, flat-leaf parsley preferred.
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Cilantro Finely chopped, vibrant green.
Aromatics
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic.
  • 1 small Red Onion Chopped finely.
Sauce Base
  • 0.5 cup Olive Oil Substitute avocado oil if desired.
  • 2-3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar Adds tanginess.
Smoky Flavor
  • 1-2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika Adjust according to preference.
  • to taste Red Pepper Flakes Customize according to spice tolerance.
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse and dry parsley and cilantro. Finely chop parsley and cilantro, adding them to a large bowl.
  2. Peel and mince garlic and chop red onion finely. Add to the herb mixture and stir gently.
  3. Sprinkle in paprika and red pepper flakes, mix well for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in olive oil and red wine vinegar, whisk until well-coated.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  7. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 0.5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chop herbs uniformly, taste as you go, and allow chimichurri to rest for best flavor.

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