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Top-down close-up of Smoky Red Chimichurri Sauce in a textured ceramic bowl with glistening olive oil and red chili flakes.

Smoky Red Chimichurri Sauce: The Boldest 10-Minute Condiment

This Smoky Red Chimichurri Sauce is a vibrant, 10-minute condiment featuring roasted red peppers, garlic, and fresh parsley. Perfect for grilled meats, bowls, or sandwiches, it offers a deep smoky flavor with a glistening, chunky texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Appetizer, Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Argentinian, Mediterranean
Calories: 115
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup (160g) Roasted red peppers finely minced
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Extra virgin olive oil high quality
  • 1/2 cup (30g) Fresh flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
  • 3-4 cloves Raw garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp (2g) Dried red chili flakes
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) Coarse ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) Coarse sea salt to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Rustic ceramic bowl For mixing and serving
  • 1 Sharp Chef's Knife For fine mincing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Finely mince the roasted red peppers by hand until they are chunky and jam-like. Do not use a food processor.
  2. Finely chop the fresh parsley and mince the garlic cloves until they are tiny uniform bits.
  3. Place minced peppers, parsley, and garlic into a rustic ceramic bowl. Add chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour in the red wine vinegar and golden olive oil. Stir with a silver spoon until the ingredients are submerged in a glistening sheen.
  5. Allow the sauce to sit at room temperature for at least 15-30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.

Notes

Always hand-chop for the best chunky texture.
Serve at room temperature to ensure the olive oil is liquid and glistening.