Description
Delicious Arroz Verde (Green Rice Recipe) for Vibrant Meals
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil (Can substitute with olive oil.)
- 1 cup Lundberg Farms Long Grain White Rice (Any long-grain white rice works.)
- 1 medium Poblano Pepper (Mild heat; can substitute with green bell pepper.)
- 1 medium Jalapeño Pepper (Adjust seeds for spice level.)
- 1 medium Chopped Onion (Shallots can be used as an alternative.)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Garlic powder can be used if needed.)
- 1 cup Cilantro (Parsley can be a substitute.)
- 1/4 cup Parsley
- 2 cups Vegetable Broth (Chicken broth can be used for non-vegan.)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
- 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro (For garnish.)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. Let drain for about 10 minutes.
- Heat avocado oil in a dutch oven, add drained rice, and toast for about 10 minutes until golden.
- Blend poblano, jalapeño, onion, garlic, cilantro, parsley, and 1/4 of the broth until smooth.
- Combine toasted rice with herb purée and remaining broth. Bring to boil, then simmer covered for 15-17 minutes.
- Let rice rest covered for 15 minutes after cooking.
- Fluff rice with a fork, season with salt and pepper, serve with lime juice and chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg