Smoky Red Chimichurri Sauce

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a similar acidity with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

Quarter 2 shallots and add them to the food processor.

Add 6 cloves of garlic to the food processor.

Pulse the shallots and garlic lightly until chunky.

Add 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar (or red wine vinegar) to the mixture.

Pour in 1/2 cup of grapeseed oil or olive oil.

Add a handful of fresh cilantro and a handful of fresh parsley to the processor.

Incorporate 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of chipotle powder, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, 3/4 teaspoon of Himalayan sea salt, and 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.

Pulse the mixture until the desired consistency is reached.

Taste the chimichurri sauce to check the flavor.

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