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Easy Mexican Green Rice Recipe (vegan) Shivani Loves Food
Easy Mexican Green Rice Recipe (vegan) Shivani Loves Food from shivanilovesfood.com

Description

Easy green rice recipe is a simple and delicious dish that you can make in a short amount of time. This recipe is perfect for those who want to add more veggies to their diet. The green color of the rice comes from the spinach, cilantro, and green onion that are blended together to create a flavorful and healthy rice dish.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is approximately 10 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is approximately 25 minutes.

Ingredient

  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion
  • 1/4 cup water

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Medium saucepan with lid
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method

  1. Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer and drain well.
  2. In a blender, combine the spinach, cilantro, green onion, and 1/4 cup of water. Blend until smooth.
  3. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil.
  5. Add the blended spinach mixture, water, salt, and black pepper to the rice and stir to combine.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a lid.
  7. Simmer the rice for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
  8. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
  9. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

Notes

This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a larger crowd. You can also adjust the amount of salt and pepper to suit your taste.

Nutrition Info

  • Calories: 140
  • Total Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 0g
  • Protein: 3g

Recipe Tips

  • If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach instead. Just make sure to thaw it and squeeze out any excess water before blending it with the other ingredients.
  • You can also add other veggies to this recipe, such as peas or diced bell peppers.
  • For a more flavorful rice, you can use chicken or vegetable broth instead of water.

Enjoy this easy green rice recipe as a side dish or main course. It's a healthy and delicious way to add more greens to your diet.


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