How to Make Green Rice
Learn how to make green rice with fresh herbs, flavorful spices and a kick of heat from jalapeño. This green rice recipe makes the perfect side dish for your favorite proteins and is a wonderful grain to add to bowls!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 181cal
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ white or yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded (or leave seeds in if you like it a little spicy like I do!)
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro (reserve a few for topping the rice)
- 1 small lime, juiced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or water also works!)
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup white basmati or jasmine rice
Instructions
- First make the green sauce: In a large high powered blender or food processor, add in garlic, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, fresh lime juice, chicken broth, cumin, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Blend or process until completely smooth.
- Place a medium pot over medium high heat. Slowly pour in the green sauce and fold in the rice, making sure it is evenly distributed in the pan. Once the sauce is simmering, reduce heat to low, cover the skillet immediately and cook for 20minutes. After 20 minutes, remove the pan from heat (keep the lid on -- DO NOT OPEN), and allow rice to steam for another 10 minutes, then fluff rice with a fork. Serve with your favorite meal and garnish with extra cilantro and/or jalapeno slices for a kick of heat. Serves 4.
Notes
Add a boost of veggies: if you're looking to add some veggies to this green rice you can also blend in fresh spinach! It will keep that gorgeous green color, too.
To store: let the green rice cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container or bag. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days, and simply reheat it in the microwave before serving.
To freeze: let the green rice cool completely, then transfer it to a freezer-safe, airtight container or bag. Freeze the rice for up to 3 months. To reheat, let the rice thaw in the refrigerator before reheating it in the microwave. If the rice appears dry, simply reheat with a bit of water.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (based on 4) | Calories: 181cal | Carbohydrates: 39.7g | Protein: 4.5g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 1g