Red Chimichurri - Chimichurri Rojo
This Argentinian red chimichurri sauce recipe is a true flavor bomb! So easy to make, it's a red version of traditional chimichurri, combining fresh parsley, cilantro, oregano with red roasted red peppers and chili. Pull everything together with virgin olive oil and a splash of red wine vinegar and you have your new food addiction.
Ingredients
- ½ cup Fresh Parsley - leaves only, finely chopped
- ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro (Coriander) - finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Fresh Oregano - leaves only, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic - minced
- ½ cup Roasted Red Peppers - from a jar, finely chopped
- 1 Red Jalapeño Pepper - seeded and finely chopped
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes - adjust as desired
- ½ cup Red Wine Vinegar
- ¾ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Sea Salt and Black Pepper - to taste
Instructions
- Combine the chopped parsley, cilantro, oregano, minced garlic, roasted red bell pepper and red jalapeno pepper in a bowl.
- Add the crushed red pepper flakes. Adjust the amount to your preference, depending on how spicy you want the chimichurri to be.
- Pour in the red wine vinegar and stir well.
- Slowly drizzle the extra virgin olive oil into the bowl while continuously stirring to create a well-combined sauce.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Let the chimichurri sauce sit for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 128mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 507IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be taken as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and the Family Food Kitchen can't guarantee the accuracy of this information.
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