Zesty Smoky Red Chimichurri
Zesty Smoky Red Chimichurri is a vibrant, herbaceous sauce that transforms ordinary meals into extraordinary culinary delights. This easy-to-make condiment features a delightful blend of fresh parsley and cilantro, enhanced by the smoky warmth of paprika. Whether drizzled over grilled chicken, tossed with roasted vegetables, or used as a zesty dip for bread, this chimichurri adds a burst of flavor that elevates any dish. Its versatility makes it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings (1 tablespoon each) 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjustable)
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Wash and finely chop the parsley and cilantro.
- In a food processor or blender, combine chopped herbs, minced garlic, diced red onion, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in olive oil and red apple vinegar. Blend until you reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Store in an airtight container or freeze in ice cube trays for future use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 57
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 6.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg