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Cilantro Rice (Arroz Verde)

This beautiful-hued Cilantro Rice is a delicious alternative to plain rice and will receive "Wow" reviews every time you serve it!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 194 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach tightly packed
  • ½ cup cilantro tightly packed
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups basmati rice
  • ¼ cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced

Instructions

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  1. Place the spinach, cilantro, chicken broth, milk and salt in a blender container and blend for about 30 seconds, until well pureed.
  2. In a medium saucepan heat olive oil and butter until butter is melted. Add the rice and sauté, stirring about every 30 seconds, until light golden, 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Add the onion and garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  4. Add the spinach/cilantro mixture, stir well and bring to a boil. Cover the pan, turn heat to very low and cook for 20 minutes.
  5. Stir the rice gently (to avoid crushing) with a fork. Cover and continue cooking on very low heat another 5 minutes.
  6. Take the pan off heat and let rice steam in the covered pot for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 194kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 343mg (14%) Potassium 138mg (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 555IU (11%) Vitamin C 1.8mg (2%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 194

% Daily Value*

Calories 194kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 343mg 14%
Potassium 138mg 3%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 555IU 11%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.