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Arroz Verde (Green Rice Recipe)

Delicious Arroz Verde (Green Rice Recipe) for Vibrant Meals

A colorful and healthy Arroz Verde (Green Rice Recipe) perfect for vibrant meals that is quick and satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil Can substitute with olive oil.
  • 1 cup Lundberg Farms Long Grain White Rice Any long-grain white rice works.
For the Vegetables
  • 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.
For the Herbs
  • 1 cup Cilantro Parsley can be a substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Parsley
For the Broth
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth Chicken broth can be used for non-vegan.
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Serving
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro For garnish.

Equipment

  • blender
  • Dutch oven
  • Fine Mesh Strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. Let drain for about 10 minutes.
  2. Heat avocado oil in a dutch oven, add drained rice, and toast for about 10 minutes until golden.
  3. Blend poblano, jalapeño, onion, garlic, cilantro, parsley, and 1/4 of the broth until smooth.
  4. Combine toasted rice with herb purée and remaining broth. Bring to boil, then simmer covered for 15-17 minutes.
  5. Let rice rest covered for 15 minutes after cooking.
  6. Fluff rice with a fork, season with salt and pepper, serve with lime juice and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 360mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

This recipe is a vibrant celebration of flavors perfect for any meal, quick and nourishing.

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