Chimichurri is an Argentinian sauce served with grilled meats. Vibrant green from the herbs, it’s best to make this last minute, or the brilliant green turns into yucky army green.
This is by no means an authentic chimichurri, but it’s close enough.
Top these savory crostini with roasted red bell peppers and a sprinkling of crumbled queso fresco or grated mozzarella, or even Feta or goat cheese.
Just remember that the latter two cheeses are strong, and might take away attention from the chimichurri and sausage flavors.
Grilled Chicken Sausage Crostini with Chimichurri Sauce & Roasted Red Peppers
Serves 6
Ingredients
For the sausage crostini
1/2 of a Sourdough baguette, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 pound chicken sausages links, preferably Italian-seasoned
1 batch Chimichurri sauce (recipe below)
1/4 cup finely chopped roasted red pepper
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco*
*Queso fresco is a mild, crumbly Mexican cheese. You can substitute grated mozzarella (mild) or feta (strong).
For the Chimichurri Sauce
Makes 1 cup
1/2 onion, rough chopped
2 cloves garlic
1/2 jalapeno (or serrano for more heat)
1/2 small bunch of parsley leaves (about 2 cups)
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Method
1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Brush bread slices with olive oil and toast in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes.
2. Heat grill to medium high. Grill sausage until cooked through. Slice sausage diagonally to fit baguette.
3. Spoon 1 teaspoon of sauce on each slice of bread and top with one piece of sausage. Place a pinch of red peppers on top of the sausage, and sprinkle with queso fresco.
Make the Chimichurri Sauce
1. Pulse onion, garlic and jalapeno in a food processor until chunky. Add parsley, oregano and pulse until mixture is finely chopped. Add vinegar, salt, and pepper to processor and drizzle in oil as it is mixing. Let stand at room temperature at least 20 minutes before serving.
2. Keeps covered, in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, but it will lose its vibrant green color, and turn a dull dark army-green color within a day.
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