Description
Argentinian red chimichurri sauce brings fiery passion to grilled meats with its bold blend of roasted red peppers and zesty herbs. Spicy, tangy ingredients dance together, creating a condiment that elevates your culinary experience with authentic South American flair.
Ingredients
Scale
Herbs and Greens:
- 0.75 cup loosely packed parsley leaves and tender stems (from 1 small bunch)
- 0.25 cup packed cilantro leaves and tender stems
Vegetables and Spices:
- 1 cup roasted red pepper or 1 (8 ounces) jar, drained
- 4 medium cloves garlic, peeled
- 1.75 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Liquids and Oils:
- 0.33 cup olive oil
- 2.5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Gather roasted red peppers, garlic, parsley, oregano, red pepper flakes, and other core ingredients in the food processor bowl.
- Pulse the dry ingredients until they form a coarse, vibrant mixture with visible herb specks and pepper fragments.
- Use a spatula to carefully clear any stuck ingredients from the processor’s sides, ensuring even chopping.
- Stream in olive oil and red wine vinegar while processing, creating a harmonious, slightly rustic sauce consistency.
- Continue blending until the chimichurri reaches a balanced texture – partially smooth yet maintaining subtle herb chunks.
- Taste the sauce and refine by adding pinches of salt or splashes of vinegar to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Transfer the red chimichurri to a serving bowl, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Packed with vibrant red peppers, this zesty sauce transforms any grilled meat or vegetable dish into a flavor explosion.
- Customize the heat level by selecting milder or spicier red peppers based on your personal preference.
- Fresh ingredients ensure maximum flavor intensity, so choose ripe, high-quality peppers and herbs for best results.
- This versatile sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, allowing flavors to meld and develop.
- Use a mini food processor for quick and even chopping, which helps distribute ingredients uniformly and creates the perfect chunky texture.
- Drizzle over grilled steak, roasted chicken, fish, or use as a marinade to elevate your culinary creations with bold, tangy notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg