Description
Experience a burst of fresh flavors with this Amazing Green Rice recipe. Packed with vibrant herbs and zesty lime, this side dish is sure to elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 ¾ cups vegetable broth or water
Green Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ½ cup fresh parsley or spinach
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Rinse the Rice: Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Prepare Green Sauce: In a blender, combine cilantro, parsley or spinach, jalapeño, garlic, green onion, lime juice, olive oil, salt, cumin, and ½ cup broth. Blend until smooth.
- Cook Rice: In a saucepan, combine green mixture with remaining broth, bring to a boil. Stir in rice, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until tender.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from heat, let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, stir in a tablespoon of butter or chopped scallions before serving.
- This rice pairs well with grilled meats, tacos, or beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Blending
- Cuisine: Latin-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
