Arroz Verde (Green Rice)
Packed with fresh spinach and cilantro, Arroz Verde (or Green Rice) makes for an easy and tasty side dish! Plus, it just looks cool!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 317kcal
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups low-sodium chicken stock can use vegetable stock instead
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach packed
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro packed
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1½ cups basmati rice can use long grain rice instead
- ¼ cup finely diced yellow onion
- ½ tsp minced garlic
Instructions
- Using a blender or food processor, add the chicken broth, milk, spinach, cilantro and salt; puree until smooth. Set mixture aside.
- Using a medium saucepan, add butter and olive oil and place over medium heat.
- Once butter has melted, add the rice and sauté, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the onions and garlic; continue sautéing, stirring often, for 1-2 more minutes.
- Add the spinach mixture (from above); stir until well combined.
- Increase heat to medium-high and bring mixture to a boil. Once boiling, cover pot with lid, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Gently fluff rice with a fork and continue cooking (covered) on low heat for 4-5 more minutes.
- Remove pan from heat and let rest covered for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 638mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1112IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 1mg
