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Chimichurri Sauce

A vibrant South American herb sauce combining puréed fresh Italian parsley, cilantro, and basil with red wine vinegar, olive oil, RC Chipotle Chile Flavor Concentrate, RC Cilantro Flavor, and RC Hearty Foundations® Reserve GF Vegetable Base.

Yield / Servings

2 Quarts Total Yield

Category

Sauces / Herb Condiments & Marinades

Filed Under: Sauces Flavor Concentrates Flavors & Purees Vegetable Bases Gluten-Free / Wellness

Ingredients

11 Components
Fresh Italian Parsley Ends trimmed 2 bunches
Fresh Italian Cilantro Ends trimmed 2 bunches
Fresh Basil Leaves 1 cup
Olive Oil 1 qt.
Red Wine Vinegar 8 oz.
Fresh Garlic Minced 2 Tbsp.
RC Chipotle Chile Flavor Concentrate ½ cup
RC Cilantro Flavor 3 Tbsp.
RC Hearty Foundations® Reserve GF Vegetable Base No Added MSG 2 Tbsp.
Ground Cumin 3 Tbsp.
Salt & Crushed Red Pepper To taste

Preparation Steps

1
Purée Fresh Herbs

Trim stem ends from 2 bunches fresh Italian parsley and 2 bunches fresh Italian cilantro. Place trimmed herbs and 1 cup fresh basil leaves in a food processor and pulse/purée into a coarse herb texture.

2
Combine & Blend Ingredients

Transfer the herb purée to a large mixing bowl. Add 1 quart olive oil, 8 oz. red wine vinegar, 2 Tbsp. fresh minced garlic, ½ cup RC Chipotle Chile Flavor Concentrate, 3 Tbsp. RC Cilantro Flavor, 2 Tbsp. RC Hearty Foundations® Reserve GF Vegetable Base, 3 Tbsp. ground cumin, and salt and crushed red pepper to taste. Blend thoroughly.

3
Rest & Marry Flavors

Cover tightly and refrigerate. For maximum depth, prepare this sauce several hours or the day before serving to allow the vinegar, chipotle warmth, and herbal aromatics to fully infuse into the oil.

Chef Notes & Kitchen Advantages

Layered Chipotle Warmth & Brightness: Integrating RC Chipotle Chile Flavor Concentrate introduces a smoky, subtle pepper heat, while RC Cilantro Flavor maintains vibrant herbal top notes and protects against green browning in cold storage.

Serving Ideas: Magnificent served alongside grilled flank steak, churrasco skirt steak, roasted chicken, grilled octopus, roasted empanadas, or used as a bold marinade for grilled meats.