Quick Green Rice Ww
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavorful Quick Green Rice Ww! This satisfying recipe combines fluffy long-grain white rice with a zesty, herbaceous green sauce made from fresh spinach, cilantro, parsley, and a hint of lime juice. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough to serve as a side at your next gathering. The bold blend of garlic, olive oil, and citrus creates a beautiful balance of flavors, while the stunning green hue makes it an eye-catching addition to any meal. Whether enjoyed alongside grilled proteins or as a standalone vegetarian option, this quick and healthy recipe is sure to become a mealtime favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Long-grain white rice
- 2 cups Water
- 2 cups Fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley leaves
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then set it aside to drain.
In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the rice and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed.
While the rice is cooking, prepare the green sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine the spinach, cilantro, parsley, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
Pour the green sauce over the warm rice and gently fold until the rice is evenly coated and vibrant green.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lime juice to your preference.
Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy as a light vegetarian meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
477 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.1 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2507 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.2 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 392 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 1630 mg | 35% | |
*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.
