Mexican Green Rice Recipe

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: arroz verde, Mexican green rice

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 35

Servings: (1/2 cup servings) about

Calories: 153kcal

Author: Malinda Linnebur

This Arroz Verde or Mexican Green Rice is the perfect side dish! It pairs great with burrito bowls, tacos, and so much more.

In a food processor or high powdered blender combine the cilantro, salsa verde, garlic, lime juice, cumin, and salt. Process utnil completely blended; set aside.
1 cup (20g) packed cilantro, ½ cup (120ml) salsa verde, 2 cloves garlic, juice from 1 lime, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon salt
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the rice and onion and cook, stirring frequently, until the rice starts to brown. Stir in the cilantro mixture and chicken broth, cover, and simmer for 10-15 mintues or until all the liquid is aborbed.
1½ tablespoons oil, 1½ cups (320g) long grain white rice, 1 small onion, diced, 1½ cups (355ml) chicken broth
After all the liquid is absorbed, leave the lid on for 10 minutes, then remove the lid and fluff rice with a fork.

STORAGE: Store completely cooled rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
FREEZER-FRIENDLY: Freeze completely cooled rice in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
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