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A serving of vibrant Chimichurri rice garnished with fresh parsley and cilantro in a bowl, ready to be served as a side dish.

Chimichurri Rice Recipe

This vibrant chimichurri rice, made with fresh herbs such as parsley and cilantro, garlic, acidic vinegar, rich olive oil, and a hint of red pepper flakes, is the ideal side dish to brighten up your weekday supper.
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Course: Dips and Sauces
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Calories: 253kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 4

Equipment

Ingredients

  • Chimichurri
  • ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley packed
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems packed
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • Rice
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice

Instructions

  • Blend all chimichurri ingredients in a food processor or blender.
    Fresh parsley, cilantro, garlic, red wine vinegar, and olive oil being blended in a food processor to create a vibrant chimichurri sauce for the rice.
  • For a chunkier sauce, use an immersion blender or chop by hand.
  • Pulse until finely chopped and oil and vinegar are emulsified.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or vinegar if needed.
  • Rinse rice in a fine-mesh strainer until water runs clear.
    Uncooked white rice being rinsed under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer to remove excess starch before cooking for the Chimichurri Rice recipe.
  • Cook rice according to package instructions.
    White rice simmering in water inside a medium pot on the stovetop as part of the Chimichurri Rice recipe preparation.
  • Fluff cooked rice with a fork after resting.
    Steaming hot rice being fluffed with a wooden spoon after cooking to ensure light, airy texture for Chimichurri rice.
  • Drizzle chimichurri sauce over rice and gently mix.
    Chimichurri sauce being gently mixed into fluffy white rice with a wooden spoon, combining the fresh herbs and tangy flavor into the rice.
  • Serve or store in an airtight container for later.
    A serving of vibrant Chimichurri rice garnished with fresh parsley and cilantro in a bowl, ready to be served as a side dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 78g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 43g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 8mg