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Flavorful New Year’s Eve Snacks Dinner Bowl with Chimichurri

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A quick and easy snack bowl featuring a vibrant chimichurri sauce, fresh veggies, and a hearty base of quinoa or rice, perfect for parties and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice (185 g)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (150 g)
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained (170 g)
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (75 g) – optional
  • 1 cup tortilla chips or pita chips (30 g)
  • For the Chimichurri Sauce:
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, packed (30 g)
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro (15 g)
  • 3 large garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (30 ml)
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil (80 ml)
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes – optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook 1 cup (185 g) of quinoa or rice according to package instructions (about 15-20 minutes). Fluff with a fork and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Let cool slightly.
  2. In a food processor, combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Pulse until finely chopped but not pureed, resembling a chunky salsa texture. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, slice avocado, and rinse and drain black beans.
  4. Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black beans, and half of the chimichurri sauce to the quinoa or rice base. Gently toss to coat evenly, being careful not to mash the avocado.
  5. Add avocado slices on top, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese if using, and scatter tortilla or pita chips over the bowl. Drizzle remaining chimichurri sauce on top.
  6. Serve immediately to enjoy fresh textures and vibrant flavors. If needed, keep avocado separate until serving to avoid browning.

Notes

Do not over-blend chimichurri to keep fresh herb texture. Chill chimichurri for 10-15 minutes before serving for best flavor. Drain excess tomato liquid to prevent sogginess. Add avocado last to avoid browning. Use fresh herbs for best flavor. Can make chimichurri ahead and store in fridge up to 1 day.

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Keywords: chimichurri, snack bowl, quinoa bowl, party food, easy recipe, fresh herbs, black beans, avocado, gluten-free, dairy-free option

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