Green Rice

Green Rice, also known as Arroz Verde, is a traditional Mexican dish that gets its vibrant green color from the use of spinach and cilantro.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Green Rice

Cooking Method: Boiling, Steaming Cuisine: Latin American, Mexican Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Basmati Rice
• 1 cup Spinach
• 1 cup Cilantro
• 2 piece Green Chilies
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 inch Ginger
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 cup Water

Instructions

1. Rinse the basmati rice thoroughly.
2. In a blender, blend spinach, cilantro, green chilies, garlic, ginger, and lemon juice to make a smooth paste.
3. In a large pan, heat olive oil and add the spinach paste. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add the rinsed basmati rice, salt, and water to the pan. Stir well.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
6. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
7. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 2g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.