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Chimichurri Rice
$6.67 Recipe/$1.11 Serving
Chimichurri rice is so easy to make, ready in 10 minutes and packed with flavor! This healthy side dish is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner and can also be made into tacos, enchiladas or on salads. This recipe is vegan, gluten free and dairy free.
Make the chimichurri sauce by finely chopping the cilantro, flat leaf parsley and garlic.
Add all the ingredients for the chimichurri in a bowl, stir well.
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
Chop the onion. Once the skillet is hot, spray with non-stick (avocado oil or olive oil) and add the chopped onions. Cook 2-3 minutes.
Drain the can of diced tomatoes. Add the tomatoes to the cooked onions along with the spices (chili powder, paprika, garlic powder and salt). Cook 2-3 minutes.
Once the excess water has cooked off of the tomatoes, add the cooked rice and chimichurri sauce. Turn off heat and stir well.
Be sure to drain the chopped tomatoes before adding them to the pan or the dish will be watery.
You can easily double or triple this recipe for meal prep. Freeze extra in single servings for quick and easy meals later in the month.
You can use the thin stems from the cilantro and the parsley. I used to drive myself crazy trying to pick off the leaves, but the stems are actually super flavorful and delicious too! Just don’t use the thick part of the stems, as they can be tough and not have as much flavor.
Be sure to wash your herbs before using. You will notice that fresh parsley especially can have dirt on the leaves, which will ruin the flavor of the dish. You can wash the fresh herbs and dry them using a salad spinner or a fresh towel.
Storing leftoversFridge: Store leftover chimichurri rice in the fridge for up to 5 days. However, since you are using leftover rice, you will want to keep that in mind. The rice should only be in the fridge for a total of 5 days, so if you made your rice a few days ago, that could shorten the storage time.Freezer: This simple chimichurri rice freezes so well. You can freeze it for up to 3 months in a well sealed freezer safe container. I recommend using Soupercubes to portion out the rice into ½ or 1 cup portions so that you can easily defrost it for a simple meal.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
188
Fat
3
g
Carbohydrates
37
g
Fiber
2
g
Sugar
3
g
Protein
4
g
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.
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