Green Rice

Green rice is a popular dish in Mexican cuisine, often served as a side dish with grilled meats or as a filling for burritos.

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, Simmering 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 Long grain rice
• 1 cup Spinach
• 1 cup Cilantro
• 0.5 cup Green onions
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and green onions, and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add rice to the pot and stir to coat it with the oil. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add vegetable broth, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
5. Meanwhile, blanch the spinach in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. Drain and squeeze out excess water.
6. Once the rice is cooked, remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
7. In a blender or food processor, blend together spinach, cilantro, and lime juice until smooth.
8. Stir the green mixture into the cooked rice until well combined.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

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.