Zesty Smoky Red Chimichurri to Elevate Your Dishes
Elevate your culinary creations with Zesty Smoky Red Chimichurri, a vibrant herb sauce bursting with flavor. This easy-to-make condiment combines fresh parsley and cilantro with the rich smokiness of paprika, making it perfect for drizzling over grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or as a zesty dipping sauce. In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up this versatile chimichurri that not only enhances your meals but also impresses guests at any gathering. Its customizable spice level allows you to tailor it to your preferences, and you can easily prepare it ahead of time and store it for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings (1 tablespoon each) 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjustable)
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Finely chop the parsley and cilantro using a food processor or knife.
- In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic and finely chopped red onion with the herbs.
- Add olive oil and red apple vinegar to the mixture, stirring gently until blended.
- Mix in smoked paprika and red pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Store in an airtight container or freeze in portions using ice cube trays.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg