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Bowl of Chimichurri rice.
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Chimichurri Rice

Chimichurri rice is a simple yet flavorful recipe sure to become an instant success at your table. This tantalizing Argentinian rice dish combines robust seasonings with a hearty base of long-grain white rice.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Agentinian
Servings: 6
Calories: 158kcal
Author: Kelly Bloom
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger fresh, grated
  • ½ green bell pepper diced small
  • ½ red bell pepper diced small
  • 3 green onion sliced fine
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon paprika smoked
  • 2 tablespoon Lime juice fresh squeezed
  • 3 cups cooked rice cooked and cooled
  • ½ cup parsley chopped
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • In a large skillet heat the oil on medium high. Add the garlic and ginger and saute until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
    2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 inch ginger
  • Reduce heat and add the diced red and green bell peppers, sliced green onions, chili powder, and paprika. Saute for 2 - 3 minutes until slightly tender.
    ½ green bell pepper, ½ red bell pepper, 3 green onion, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 2 teaspoon paprika
  • Add the lime juice and the cooked rice. Saute the cooled, cooked rice and mix with the vegetables and seasonings. If your skillet isn't a non stick, you may need another tablespoon oil. Saute, stirring frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes.
    2 tablespoon Lime juice, 3 cups cooked rice
  • Toss in half of the chopped parsley and chopped cilantro. Adjust salt and pepper and transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with remaining chopped herbs.
    ½ cup parsley, ½ cup cilantro

Notes

  • Cook and cool rice at least 12 hours before frying or sauteing for best results. The grains firm up (gelatinisation) and transform into a resistant starch during refrigeration. This process allows rice to fry or saute better and prevents sticking as easily to the pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1348IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg