Arroz Verde (Green Rice)

Arroz Verde, also known as Green Rice, is a quick and easy side dish to pair with your favorite Mexican recipes. Long grain white rice is cooked with a puree of cilantro, onions, peppers and garlic for a dynamic flavor and fluffy texture.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Cinco De Mayo Recipes, Rice

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Resting 15

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 186kcal

Author Darcey Olson

Cost $2.50

Ingredients

1 cup basmati or jasmine rice *Note 1
3 tbsp olive oil
¾ cup cilantro leaves *Note 2
½ small white onion, roughly chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and roughly chopped *Note 3
½ poblano pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
2 large garlic cloves
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
1¼ cup chicken broth
1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

PREP THE RICE

Place the rice in a mesh sieve and place under cold running water until the water runs clear. This removes the excess starch. It will take approx. 2-3 minutes. Drain well.

MAKE THE HERB MIXTURE

Add the onion, jalapeno, poblano, cilantro, garlic and salt to a food processor and blend until smooth. If needed, add a splash of the chicken broth. Set aside.

MAKE THE RICE

Pre-heat the oil in a medium-size heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the rice and sauté for approx. 8-10 minutes until the rice is toasted.
Mix in the herb mixture and broth and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, until the rice is tender.
Remove from the heat and let sit, with the cover still on, for 15 minutes.
Mix and fluff with a fork (the herb mix will be on top). Taste and add extra salt, if needed.
Serve with lime wedges and enjoy.

Notes

Note 1 - any long grain white rice will work.

Note 2 - You can use a mixture of cilantro and parsley, or use 100% parsley instead of cilantro if you hate cilantro.

Note 3- Omit or add more, to taste.

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