Description
This Chimichurri Garlic Bread recipe offers a delightful twist on traditional garlic bread by adding a zesty chimichurri sauce for a burst of fresh herb flavor. Perfect for serving as a tasty appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Garlic Butter:
- 1 large baguette or Italian loaf
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
For the Chimichurri Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice and prepare bread: Slice the baguette in half lengthwise and place cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- Make garlic butter: Combine softened butter and minced garlic in a bowl.
- Prepare chimichurri sauce: In another bowl, mix parsley, cilantro, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Assemble and bake: Spread garlic butter on bread, top with chimichurri sauce, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Optional broil: For a more toasted finish, broil for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve: Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For added richness, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella or Parmesan before baking.
- You can make the chimichurri sauce a day ahead for enhanced flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Argentinian, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
