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Mexican Green Rice Recipe

Recipe for Mexican green rice, also known as cilantro rice, a perfect side dish and not just for Mexican food. Its bright but not overpowering flavor goes really well with fish or chicken.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 182 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 cups short grain rice preferably Morelos type
  • 1 bunch cilantro reserve a few sprigs for garnish
  • ½ medium white onion
  • cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 4 to 5 cups of water

Instructions

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  1. CILANTRO MIXTURE
  2. Add the cilantro, onion, garlic and ½ cup of water to your blender jar
  3. Blend until smooth about 1 minute
  4. RICE
  5. Preheat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pot over medium heat
  6. Pour the uncooked rice into the hot oil
  7. Stir to coat the rice with oil and cook for about 30 seconds until the rice is just starting to brown and become fragrant
  8. Add the pureed cilantro mixture to the rice
  9. Add 4 cups of water to the rice
  10. Add 1 teaspoon of salt
  11. Stir once to evenly disperse the cilantro mixture
  12. Reduce the heat to low (do not cover)
  13. Cook the rice for about 20 minutes. It will completely absorb the liquid
  14. If the rice isn't fully cooked after it has absorbed the liquid add ¼ cup of water as needed until the rice is fully cooked and the water has been absorbed
  15. Once the rice is done cooking. Turn off the heat. Fluff the rice with a fork and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving
  16. Garnish with a sprig of cilantro

Nutrition Information

Calories 182kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 306mg (13%) Potassium 48mg (1%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 15IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.5mg (1%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 182

% Daily Value*

Calories 182kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 306mg 13%
Potassium 48mg 1%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 15IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

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