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Instant Pot Chimichurri Rice

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Chimichurri Rice is easy, delicious, and flavorful. This copycat recipe of Trader Joe's popular Chimichurri Rice is made by adding veggies, rice, and tomatoes with chimichurri sauce.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 202 kcal

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil/ Butter
  • 1 Cup Rice rinsed & soaked in Water or 2 cups of leftover rice
  • 1 Cup Water
  • ½ Onion chopped
  • ½ Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic minced
  • ½ cup Diced Tomatoes
  • ½ Cup Peas
  • ½ tablespoon Chimichurri Sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper or Paprika
  • Salt

Garnish

  • ¼ cup Cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup Pasley chopped

Instructions
 

HOW TO MAKE IN AN INSTANT POT

  • Press the saute button and add oil. When oil is hot, add chopped Onions, Bell Peppers, and Garlic and saute for 2 minutes until they are soft & tender.
  • Add tomatoes to it, and cook for another 3 minutes, till most of the liquid is absorbed.
  • Add rinsed & soaked rice and water. Next, add peas, cayenne pepper/ paprika, chimichurri sauce, and salt.
  • De-glaze the pot, and close the lid. With the vent in the sealing position, pressure cook for 3 minutes.
  • Do NPR (No Pressure Release) for 5 minutes, then Quick Release. That is, set the vent to the venting position. When the valve goes down and it is safe to open the lid, open it and stir the rice.
  • Lastly, garnish with cilantro and parsley, and serve.

HOW TO MAKE WITH LEFTOVER RICE

  • Add oil to a skillet. oil is hot, add chopped Onions, Bell Peppers, and Garlic and saute for 2 minutes until they are soft & tender.
  • Add tomatoes to it, and cook for another 3 minutes.
    (Note: When using leftover rice, make sure to drain the liquid from the tomatoes. Otherwise, the rice will turn a little soggy).
  • Add leftover rice, chimichurri sauce, cayenne pepper, peas, salt, cilantro, and parsley with 2-3 tablespoon of water.
  • Cover the skillet with the lid and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until everything is properly combined.

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Notes

TIPS
  1. When making leftover steamed rice, strain the liquid from the diced tomatoes. Because otherwise, the rice will turn wet and will not taste great.
  2. When making an Instant Pot, then make sure you add water first and don't mix the ingredients. If you mix the ingredients, you might sometimes get a 'Burn'notice.
  3. If you like the bright green color of peas, add once the rice is cooked and cover for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Garnish cilantro and parsley once the rice is cooked.
  5. You can add cayenne pepper or paprika for a smoky and spicy flavor.
STORAGE
You can store this chimichurri rice pilaf in the fridge as well as in the freezer. You can store leftover chimichurri rice in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
For more extended storage, you store the rice in the freezer for 2-3 months. Keep the rice in freezer-safe bags or containers when they cool down. Then freeze them.
When reusing, heat them in the microwave or in a skillet until adequately heated.
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Chimichurri Rice
Serving Size
 
2 people
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
202
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
51
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
224
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
44
g
15
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
811
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
 
31
mg
38
%
Calcium
 
37
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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