How to Make Red Pepper Chimichurri - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chimichurri is a vibrant and aromatic sauce that originated in Argentina and Uruguay. It is often used as a marinade or condiment for grilled meats, adding a burst of flavor to any dish. While traditional chimichurri is made with parsley, garlic, oregano, and vinegar, this recipe puts a unique twist on the classic by incorporating roasted red peppers.

The addition of red peppers not only gives the chimichurri a gorgeous red hue, but also lends a slightly sweet and smoky flavor to the ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 bunches Italian flat leaf parsley
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup roasted red peppers, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ cup distilled white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 40
  • Yield: 5 cups

  • Whisk together the kosher salt and warm water until the salt dissolves, set aside and allow to cool to room temperature. This is called the salmuera.
  • Combine the flat leaf parsley, garlic, and olive oil in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse several times to chop up the parsley. Add the roasted red peppers, paprika, oregano, crushed red pepper, black pepper, cumin, white vinegar, and red wine vinegar. Continue to pulse the food processor until the ingredients are well combined, but still chunky.
  • Transfer the sauce into a large mixing bowl, and slowly stir in the cooled salmuera. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours to allow the salt to mellow. Sauce can be kept refrigerated in an airtight container for 2 weeks.
  • Nutrition

    56 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 453mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 32mg