Rice Verde
Transform your weeknight dinners with the vibrant flavors of Rice Verde, a fragrant and colorful side dish brimming with fresh herbs and zesty lime. This recipe combines perfectly cooked long-grain white rice with a vivid green purée of fresh cilantro, parsley, spinach, and aromatic garlic and onion, all brought together with a splash of tangy lime juice. Gently toasted rice absorbs a mixture of herbaceous broth and rich olive oil, creating a tender, flavor-packed dish in just 35 minutes. Perfect as a flavorful base for proteins or a stunning standalone side, Rice Verde is a healthy and delicious way to elevate your meals with wholesome, pantry-friendly ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.5 medium, chopped white onion
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons pepper
Instructions
Rinse the rice thoroughly in cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside to drain.
In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro, parsley, spinach, lime juice, onion, garlic, and 1/4 cup of the broth. Blend until smooth, forming a bright green purée.
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the rice and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is lightly toasted.
Pour the green purée into the saucepan with the rice, stirring to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Add the remaining broth to the saucepan, along with the salt and pepper. Stir well and bring to a boil.
Once the mixture reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly, and let the rice simmer for 15-17 minutes, or until the liquid is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to allow the steam to finish cooking the rice.
Fluff the rice with a fork and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if desired.
Serve warm as a side dish or as a base for your favorite protein or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
777 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.3 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3020 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.1 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 18.1 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 380 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 1700 mg | 36% | |
*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.
