Amazing Green Rice
This green rice is packed with spinach and cilantro, perfectly spicy, nutritious, and goes with just about everything.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cup long-grain white rice Rinsed
- 1 bunch cilantro about 1 cup packed
- 3 cup fresh spinach
- 1 shallot peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 serrano pepper ribs and seeds removed, roughly chopped (sub a jalapeño pepper)
- 1 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt (1 teaspoon salt if using water)
- 2 cup chicken or vegetable broth or water (up to 2.5 cups for stickier rice)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Thoroughly rinse the rice in a mesh colander. Shake it a few times to remove excess water, or blot it dry with paper towels. This prevents it from splattering in the oil when you add it to the pan.
- Pulse the cilantro, spinach, shallot, serrano, and garlic in a food processor until very finely chopped.
- Add olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Add rice and sauté for 3-5 minutes until lightly toasted. Add the herb mixture and salt; sauté for another 3-5 minutes until nice and fragrant.
- Add the broth or water, bring to a simmer. Cover and keep over low heat for about 15 minutes. Check the rice by fluffing with a fork; add more water or cook longer if necessary. When the rice is done to your liking, remove from heat and fluff with a fork to distribute the greens.
- Serve with your favorite sides!
Notes
This rice is delicious on its own, but also pairs well with chicken skewers, tacos, beans, and more.