Vegan Green Rice (Arroz Verde)
Brighten your table with the vibrant and flavorful Vegan Green Rice (Arroz Verde), a plant-based twist on a classic Mexican side dish. This stunning rice gets its signature hue from a nutrient-packed blend of fresh spinach, cilantro, and parsley, paired with the gentle heat of jalapeño and the zesty kick of lime juice. Perfectly infused with herbaceous and aromatic flavors, the rice is lightly toasted in olive oil, allowing it to achieve a wonderfully nutty base before simmering to fluffy perfection. Ready in under 45 minutes, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also versatile—serve it as a colorful side dish, or make it the star of your meal alongside roasted vegetables or your favorite plant-based protein. With its simple ingredients and rich, savory profile, Vegan Green Rice is sure to delight vegans and non-vegans alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Long-grain white rice
- 2 cups Water
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 1 Jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
- 3 large Garlic cloves
- 1 medium White onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain well and set aside.
In a blender, combine spinach, cilantro, parsley, jalapeño, garlic, chopped onion, lime juice, and 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth.
In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring frequently, for about 3-4 minutes or until the rice turns opaque and slightly golden.
Pour the blended green mixture into the saucepan with the rice, stirring to combine.
Add the remaining 1 cup of water, salt, and black pepper. Stir to mix thoroughly.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid.
Once cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot. Enjoy your Vegan Green Rice as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
636 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.2 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2459 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.9 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 10.9 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 232 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 769 mg | 16% | |
*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.
