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Arroz Verde Mexican Green Rice Recipe

Spice up your weeknights with this vibrant Arroz Verde! Our Mexican-inspired green rice recipe is a delicious twist on plain rice, bursting with fresh cilantro and zesty lime. While parboiled rice delivers the best texture, long-grain rice works in a pinch. Get ready for a flavor explosion that'll transform your tacos, burritos, or enjoy it as a side dish! Easy to make and utterly delicious.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Calories 140.4 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Arroz Verde Mexican Green Rice

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 poblano peppers
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 1 bunch scallions
  • 1 1/4 cups fresh cilantro, divided
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup parboiled rice
  • juice of 1 lime

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How to Make Arroz Verde Mexican Green Rice

  1. Rinse 1 cup of parboiled rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add 1/2 cup of finely chopped onion and 1/2 cup of finely chopped cilantro and sauté for 3-5 minutes, until softened.
  4. Stir in 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  5. Add 2 cups of chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option), 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro, the juice of 1 lime, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the rinsed rice.
  7. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.
  8. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
  9. Garnish with extra cilantro and a lime wedge before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

4g

Carbs

5g

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