Description
This vibrant Mexican Green Rice comes together in about 30 minutes and is made all in one pot for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that your family will love!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain rice (jasmine or basmati preferred)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 1–2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear (about 2-3 minutes).
- In a blender, combine cilantro, parsley, jalapeños, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the rinsed rice and sauté until lightly toasted.
- Pour the herb mixture into the pot with the rice and add the vegetable broth. Stir to combine and let it simmer.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and let it cook for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork, taste, and add more salt if needed. Serve as a side or topped with your favorite protein.
Notes
This recipe is super flexible! You can use any greens or herbs you have on hand. Adjust cooking times for brown rice if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg