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.
Servings: 6
Calories: 158kcal
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
