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Copycat Costa Vida Green Rice Recipe

Craving the vibrant, flavorful green rice from Costa Vida? This copycat recipe lets you recreate that deliciousness at home! Perfect as a side dish for burritos, bowls, or salads, this recipe captures the restaurant's signature lime and cilantro zest. Easy to make and bursting with fresh flavors, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Get ready to elevate your Mexican-inspired meals!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 339.3 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Copycat Costa Vida Green Rice

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 0 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 cup mild green chilies
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup red onion
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups vegetable broth

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How to Make Copycat Costa Vida Green Rice

  1. Finely chop 1/2 cup cilantro and 1/4 cup red onion. Sauté in 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  2. Add 1 cup long-grain white rice and stir constantly for 1 minute to coat the grains with oil.
  3. Pour in 2 cups of vegetable broth (or chicken broth for richer flavor), 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a rapid boil.
  4. Reduce heat to the lowest setting, cover the pot tightly, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Resist the urge to stir!
  5. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

73 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

11g

Carbs

21g

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