Grilled Bread with Chimichurri Recipe

Name: Grilled Bread with Chimichurri
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons packed fresh cilantro leaves; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 loaf ciabatta, halved horizontally

Servings: persons

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons packed fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 loaf ciabatta, halved horizontally

1
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
2
Add the onion, and stir to coat.
3
Cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
4
Reduce heat to low, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes more.
5
Let cool.
6
Make the chimichurri: Process the onion, parsley, salt, vinegar, cilantro, oregano, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, cumin, cayenne, and 5 tablespoons of the oil in a food processor until the ingredients are finely chopped and the mixture comes together, about 15 seconds.
7
Set aside.
8
Preheat a grill to medium-high (if using a charcoal grill, the coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above the grill for just 3 to 4 seconds).
9
Using the remaining 1/4 cup oil, brush the cut sides of the bread.
10
Grill, cut side down, without turning, until underside is lightly charred, about 4 minutes.
11
Cut each bread half crosswise into 3 pieces, and spread each piece with chimichurri.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, 1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, and more.

Yes, Grilled Bread with Chimichurri falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Grilled Bread with Chimichurri

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