Red Chimichurri Recipe (Chimichurri Rojo)
Red chimichurri is an Argentinian sauce made with plenty of fresh herbs, bell pepper, garlic, olive oil and vinegar, perfect over grilled meats and seafood.
Ingredients
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and chopped (use roasted as a variation)
- 1 shallot chopped
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- ½ cilantro bunch fresh
- ½ parsley bunch, fresh
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- lemon juice from half
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except the olive oil to a food processor and pulse on low to your preferred texture - chunky or smooth. Or use a molcajete.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the olive oil until well combined.
- Use immediately or store in the refrigerator in a sealed container.
Notes
- Makes about 2 cups. Tomato is also a popular addition.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 741
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 741kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 73g | 112% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 467mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 5370IU | 107% |
| Vitamin C | 157.7mg | 175% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.