Riso Verde Green Rice
Elevate your side dish game with Riso Verde Green Rice, a vibrant and flavor-packed recipe perfect for showcasing fresh herbs and wholesome ingredients. This stunning dish combines earthy spinach, zesty parsley, and fragrant cilantro, blended with lime juice and garlic to create a beautifully green, aromatic rice. Sautéed in olive oil for a nutty depth, the rice absorbs vegetable broth and herb purée, resulting in a tender, flavorful base infused with bright, citrusy notes. Finished with a garnish of sliced green onions, this colorful bowl is as refreshing as it is elegant. Whether served alongside grilled vegetables or as the centerpiece of a vegetarian feast, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a verdant masterpiece that’s both nourishing and visually striking. Perfect for meal prep or special occasions, Riso Verde is a feast for the senses that pairs beautifully with almost any entrée.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Long-grain white rice
- 2.5 cups Vegetable broth
- 2 cups Fresh spinach leaves
- 0.5 cups Fresh parsley
- 0.5 cups Fresh cilantro
- 2 cloves Large garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 stalks Green onion, sliced
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
In a blender or food processor, combine the spinach, parsley, cilantro, garlic cloves, lime juice, and 1 cup of the vegetable broth. Blend until smooth. Set the mixture aside.
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add the rinsed rice and sauté for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice begins to turn golden and aromatic.
Pour the green herb mixture into the pot with the rice. Stir well to coat the rice evenly.
Add the remaining 1.5 cups of vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the rice simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Then, fluff the rice with a fork.
Sprinkle the green onion slices on top as a garnish before serving for an extra pop of flavor and freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
942 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.7 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3824 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 137.9 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.3 g | ||
| Protein | 22.8 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 265 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1904 mg | 41% | |
*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.
