Arroz Verde (Green Rice)

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Rice is one of our favorite budget-friendly side dishes, so when we saw the recipe for Arroz Verde in Karla Salinari’s new book, Abuela’s Plant-Based Kitchen: Vegan Cuisine Inspired by Latin & Caribbean Family Recipes, we knew we had to give it a try! This simple Arroz Verde (Green Rice) recipe is bright, full of earthy flavor, and the perfect way to use up any herbs or leafy greens in your fridge! So if you’re looking for a new tasty way to enjoy this weeknight staple side dish, then definitely give this green rice recipe a try!

What is Arroz Verde?

Arroz Verde is a popular Mexican and Latin American green rice dish that’s known for its vibrant green color and herby flavors. It’s often made by cooking rice in a blended herb and leafy greens puree until it’s fluffy and infused with lots of earthy flavor.

What to serve with Arroz Verde?

Arroz Verde would pair nicely with Easy Cilantro Lime Chicken, Garlic Butter Baked Cod, Pan Seared Chicken Breasts, or even with a side of Seasoned Black Beans! Other Mexican-inspired dishes like Cheese Enchiladas or Black Bean and Avocado Enchiladas would also go great with this rice dish!

Recipe by Cook Good Recipes

Arroz Verde is a vibrant Mexican green rice dish that’s easy to make, budget-friendly, and infused with lots of earthy, herby flavors!

Servings: 6 about 1 cup each

Prep time: 10 minutes mins

Cook time: 35 minutes mins

Total time: 45 minutes mins

Ingredients

1. 1 cup Swiss chard, stems removed*($1.50)
2. 1 cup  fresh spinach ($0.28)
3. 1 cup  parsley($0.39)
4. 1/2 cup  cilantro($0.29)
5. 1/2 cup  olive oil($1.28)
6. 3 cloves garlic($0.24)
7. 2 cups long grain white rice, washed & rinsed($0.84)
8. 2  cups boiling water($0)
9. Salt to taste($0.01)

For Serving

1. 1/2 cup cooked green peas($0.31)
2. 1/4 cup  scallions, thinly sliced($0.35)

Instructions 

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Add the rice to the pot and mix to combine coating the rice with the green mixture.
4. 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.
5. 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!

Notes

*If you can not find Swiss chard, you can substitute with more spinach.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving Calories: 404kcal Carbohydrates: 53g Protein: 6g Fat: 19g Sodium: 38mg Fiber: 2g

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How to Make Arroz Verde – Step by Step Photos

Add 1 cup of chopped Swiss chard, 1 cup fresh spinach, 1 cup parsley, 1/2 cup cilantro, 1/2 cup olive oil, and 3 garlic cloves (roughly chopped) 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 2 cups long-grain white rice (washed & rinsed) to the pot and mix to combine, coating the rice with the green mixture.

Add 2 cups of boiling water and salt to taste to the pot, then 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 1/2 cup cooked green peas and 1/4 cup sliced scallions and combine.

Serve and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro if desired. Simple and delicious! Enjoy!

Recipe by Cook Good Recipes