Guest guest Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Chimichurri Herbs are nutrient dense and low-cal; they add health and flavor to your food without too many calories. Chimichurri is a flavorful and herby condiment native to Argentina - drizzle onto bread to make a mini sandwich or use it as a marinade or a basting sauce when cooking meat. 1/2 Cup Olive Oil 1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar 1 small bunch flat leaf-parsley; chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 medium onion; finely chopped 2 cloves garlic; finely minced 1/2 of a red bell pepper; seeded and finely diced 1 tomato; peeled, seeded, finely chopped 1 Tablespoon dried oregano 1 Tablespoon paprika 1 Teaspoon bay leaf (laurel); very small flakes 1 Tablespoon coarse salt 1 Teaspoon ground black pepper hot chili flakes to taste - Make sure all of the fresh ingredients are well washed and clean before preparing. - Add all of the ingredients except the oil and vinegar into a large bowl and toss well to make sure that the salt is spread evenly around the ingredients. Allow to rest for 30 minutes. - Add the vinegar; mix well. Allow to rest for 30 minutes. - Finally add the oil and mix well. Make sure that the liquids cover the rest of the ingredients. If not add equal parts of oil and vinegar until they are covered at least by a quarter of an inch. Transfer to a non-reactive clean bowl or jar that can be covered. Make sure to cover well. Place in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to blend overnight. For better results prepare at least 2 or 3 days ahead of time. Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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