Green Rice

Green rice is a popular dish in Mexican and Indian cuisines, known for its vibrant green color and delicious flavors.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Green Rice

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Basmati Rice
• 1 bunch Spinach
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cilantro
• ¹⁄₄ cup Mint Leaves
• 2 number Green Chilies
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 inch Ginger
• 1 number Lemon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Ghee

Instructions

1. Wash and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes.
2. Bring a pot of water to boil and cook the spinach for 5 minutes.
3. Drain the spinach and transfer to a blender along with cilantro, mint leaves, green chilies, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until smooth.
4. Heat ghee in a pan and fry the rice for a few minutes.
5. Add the spinach puree to the rice and mix well.
6. Add water in a 1:2 ratio to the rice and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and let the rice cook for 15-20 minutes.
8. Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 2g

Protein 6g12%

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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.