5 from 6 votes
Arroz Verde (Green Rice)
Arroz Verde is a vibrant Mexican green rice dish that’s easy to make, budget-friendly, and infused with lots of earthy, herby flavors!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
6
about 1 cup each
Calories:
404 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
South American
Ingredients
- 1 cup swiss chard $1.50, stems removed
- 1 cup spinach $1.82, fresh
- 1 cup parsley $0.27
- 1/2 cup cilantro $0.25
- 1/2 cup olive oil $1.76
- 3 cloves garlic $0.08
- 2 cups long grain white rice $0.97, washed and rinsed
- 2 cups water $0, boiling
- salt $0.01, to taste
For Serving
- 1/2 cup green peas $0.17, cooked
- 1/4 cup scallion $0.10, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Add the Swiss chard, spinach, parsley, cilantro, olive oil, and roughly chopped garlic to a food processor. Process on high until mixture reaches a paste-like consistency.
- Place a medium size pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, transfer the green vegetable mixture to the pot and sauté until fragrant, 2-3 minutes.
- Add the rice to the pot and mix to combine coating the rice with the green mixture.
- Add boiling water and salt to taste to the pot and let the mixture come to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cover with a tight lid. Cook for 20 min or until the rice is tender.
- Once done remove the pot from the heat and using a fork fluff the rice. Add the cooked green peas and scallions and combine. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- *If you can not find Swiss chard, you can substitute with more spinach.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
404kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Sodium
38mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 about 1 cup each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 404
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 404kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.