Easy Chimichurri Rice

View on a large bowl of chimichurri rice topped with cherry tomatoes.

This flavor-packed chimichurri rice is easy, quick to make, healthy and pairs well with just about anything. It highlights the flavors from bright fresh herbs, aromatic garlic, tangy red wine vinegar and just a touch of red pepper flakes. Once the rice is cooked, you can whip up a batch in 5-10 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight side dish! Naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: grain, Side Dish

Cuisine: South American

Keyword: chimichurri, gluten-free, healthy, rice, Vegan

Servings: servings

Calories: 201kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Equipment

Food processor (optional)

Ingredients

4 cups cooked rice of choice I used brown rice, long grain
2 cloves of garlic
2 green onions
¾ cup fresh parsley
¾ cup fresh cilantro
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp cumin
1-2 tbsp olive oil
¼-½ tsp red pepper flakes adjust for heat tolerance, optional
1 tsp salt or to taste

Instructions

If not already done, start by cooking the brown rice following the packaging instructions.
In a food processor, add the garlic and pulse/process until finely chopped. Then, add the green onions, fresh herbs, red wine vinegar, cumin, dried oregano, olive oil, red pepper flakes and salt. Process until combined and the herbs are finely chopped. Taste and adjust salt and other seasonings.
Once the rice is cooked, then pour the chimichurri sauce over and toss to combine. Adjust saltiness and serve right away with your protein of choice.

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Notes

Storage tips: keep the leftover chimichurri rice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat using the microwave.
You can add more ingredients to the rice, such as cooked or fresh vegetables, spices or beans. Check out the blog post for more ideas!
For a lighter recipe or if following a whole food plant-based diet, then you can also omit the olive oil.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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