Speedy Green Rice
Brighten up your table with Speedy Green Rice, a vibrant, flavor-packed dish perfect for busy weeknights! Made with fluffy basmati rice and a zesty green sauce blending fresh spinach, cilantro, parsley, jalapeño, lime juice, and aromatic spices, this recipe is as nutritious as it is delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a quick side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, fish, or roasted vegetables. The bold flavors, herbaceous aroma, and eye-catching green hue make it a standout addition to any meal. Gluten-free and customizable for your heat preference, Speedy Green Rice is an easy way to elevate dinner with wholesome, homemade flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati rice
- 1.5 cups Water
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 1 whole Jalapeño
- 1 whole Garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
Instructions
Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents clumping.
In a medium saucepan, add the rinsed rice and 1.5 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
While the rice cooks, prepare the green sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine spinach, cilantro, parsley, jalapeño (seeded for less heat, if desired), garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and ground cumin.
Blend until smooth, adding 1-2 tablespoons of water if needed to help the blending process.
Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork, then pour the green sauce over the rice. Gently toss until all the rice is evenly coated with the sauce.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm as a side dish or pair it with grilled chicken, fish, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
434 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.7 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2444 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.2 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | ||
| Protein | 10.9 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 548 mg | 12% | |
*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.
