Emerald Rice
Brighten up your table with the vibrant and flavor-packed Emerald Rice! This stunning dish transforms fluffy jasmine rice into a showstopping green masterpiece, thanks to a refreshing herb blend featuring fresh spinach, cilantro, parsley, and a hint of zesty lime juice. Infused with the richness of garlic and green onions, this simple yet sophisticated recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a perfect side for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Bursting with fresh, earthy flavors and packed with nutrients, Emerald Rice pairs beautifully with grilled proteins or hearty vegetarian mains. It’s a wholesome, eye-catching addition that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1.5 cups water
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 green onion
Instructions
Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming sticky.
In a medium-sized pot, combine the rinsed rice, 1.5 cups of water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
While the rice cooks, prepare the green herb mixture. In a blender or food processor, combine the spinach, cilantro, parsley, garlic cloves, olive oil, lime juice, and green onions. Blend until smooth and creamy. If necessary, add a tablespoon of water to help the mixture blend.
Fluff the cooked rice with a fork, then transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
Pour the green herb mixture over the warm rice and gently fold it in until the rice is evenly coated and vibrantly green.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.
Serve the Emerald Rice warm as a side dish to your favorite proteins or vegetarian dishes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
294 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.5 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1224 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 472 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
