Amazing Green Rice
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.8 out of 5 stars
(17)
Ingredients
6 servings
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 bunch cilantro (about 1 cup packed)
- 3–4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 shallot, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 serrano pepper, ribs and seeds removed, roughly chopped (sub a jalapeño pepper)
- 1–2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (1 teaspoon salt if using water)
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth, or water (up to 2 1/2 cups for stickier rice)
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Preparation
Step 1
Thoroughly rinse the rice in a mesh colander. Shake it a few times to remove excess water, or blot it dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Pulse the cilantro, spinach, shallot, serrano, and garlic in a food processor until very finely chopped.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Add the broth or water, bring to a simmer. Cover and keep over low heat for 15-ish minutes. Check the rice by fluffing with a fork; add more water / cook longer if necessary.
Step 5
When the rice is done to your liking, remove from heat and fluff with a fork to distribute the greens.
Step 6
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Chef's notes
The rice in these photos was cooked with 2 cups liquid (it’s a bit drier and more fluffy). If you want it to be more sticky than this, use 2 1/2 cups! I like it both ways! If you’re not sure what you want, start with 2 cups of liquid and then when it’s done you can decide if you want to add a bit more water.
