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Choripan Argentino (Chorizo Sandwich Recipe)
Delicious Choripan Argentino sandwiches feature spicy chorizo links, tomatoes, and a simple but brilliant homemade chimichurri sauce, all loaded on grilled baguettes. These hearty handheld sandwiches can be made ahead, and are perfect for picnics and parties!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 sandwiches
Calories: 224 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine:
Spanish
Ingredients
- 8 chorizo links in natural casings (not the plastic casing on Mexican Chorizo)
- 8 to 7 inch sections of baguette (2-4 baguettes, depending on length)
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- ¼ cup olive oil + extra for brushing
- 1 bunch flat leaf parsley stems and leaves
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Meanwhile use a serrated knife to cut the baguettes into eight 6-7 inch sections. Then cut (butterfly) each baguette section down the middle so that it opens like a book. Brush the open baguette with olive oil. Chop the tomatoes.
- Set out a large food processor. Place 1/4 cup of olive oil, one full bunch of parsley, two whole garlic cloves, red wine vinegar, oregano, cumin, salt, and crushed red pepper in the bowl of the food processor. Cover and purée until smooth. If needed, add another splash of olive oil to loosen the chimichurri sauce. It should be thick, but spreadable.
- Once the grill is hot, place the baguettes on the grill, flat side down, so the insides are toasted. Grill for 30 to 60 seconds to form grill marks, then quickly remove and set-aside.
- Look at the chorizo package. If the chorizo is fully cooked, place on the grill for 5 to 6 minutes, flipping once. If the chorizo is uncooked, place on the grill for 10-12 minutes, flipping once.
- Allow the Chorizo links to cool for a few minutes. Spread the chimichurri sauce on the open toasted baguettes.
- Once the chorizo has cooled for a minute or two, slice them lengthwise. Place two chorizo link halves on each baguette and top with chopped tomatoes. Close the baguette and serve.
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Notes
- The chimichurri sauce can be blended up at least a day or two in advance. Store in an airtight container and keep in the fridge.
- Grilled sausages will keep well for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Once the sandwiches are prepared and wrapped in plastic, they'll keep well for up to 3-5 in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1pc
Calories
224kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
1683mg
(70%)
Potassium
130mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1362IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pc | |
| Calories | 224kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1683mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1362IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.