Mexican Green Rice Rice Cooker
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful Mexican Green Rice made effortlessly in a rice cooker! Bursting with fresh ingredients like spinach, cilantro, parsley, and roasted poblano pepper, this recipe packs a punch of color and nutrients in every bite. Blended with garlic, onion, and a splash of lime juice, the herbaceous puree infuses the rice with authentic Mexican flavors, while cooking it in chicken or vegetable stock ensures its rich, fluffy texture. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a unique accompaniment to tacos, grilled meats, or vegetarian mains, this one-pot green rice is as easy to make as it is to love. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, it’s a must-try dish for any Mexican food enthusiast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1 large poblano pepper
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 0.5 medium white onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch and ensures fluffy rice.
In a blender or food processor, combine the fresh spinach, cilantro, parsley, poblano pepper (seeds removed if you prefer less heat), garlic, onion, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth. Add a bit of the chicken or vegetable stock (about 1/4 cup) if needed to help the mixture blend.
Set your rice cooker to the 'Saute' or equivalent setting (if your rice cooker has this function). Add the olive oil and let it heat up for a minute.
Add the rinsed rice to the rice cooker and stir for 2-3 minutes to lightly toast the rice and enhance its flavor.
Pour the green herb mixture from the blender into the rice cooker and stir to combine with the rice.
Add the remaining chicken or vegetable stock to the rice cooker and stir once more to ensure everything is well mixed.
Close the rice cooker lid and set it to the 'White Rice' or standard cooking setting. Allow the rice to cook according to the rice cooker’s default timing.
Once the rice cooker switches to 'Keep Warm,' let the rice sit (covered) for an additional 5-10 minutes to absorb any remaining moisture.
Fluff the rice with a fork, taste and adjust salt if needed, and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious Mexican Green Rice!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
972 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.7 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4275 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.5 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 25.4 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 607 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 25.3 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 2870 mg | 61% | |
*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.
