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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 741 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Argentinian
Ingredients
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and chopped (use roasted as a variation)
- 1 shallot chopped
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- ½ bunch fresh Cilantro
- ½ bunch fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- juice from half a lemon
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and 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.
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Notes
- Makes about 2 cups. Tomato is also a popular addition.
Nutrition Information
Calories
741kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
73g
(112%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Sodium
53mg
(2%)
Potassium
467mg
(13%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
5370IU
(107%)
Vitamin C
157.7mg
(175%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
3.3mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
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.