Mexican Green Rice
Mexican Green Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that elevates any meal with its fresh ingredients and zesty notes. This easy-to-make rice combines fragrant cilantro, tangy lime, and aromatic garlic for a delightful experience that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. Whether served as a side or main dish, its stunning presentation and explosion of flavors will impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear to remove excess starch.
- In a blender, combine cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and vegetable broth; blend until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté diced green bell pepper for about 3 minutes until soft.
- Add rinsed rice to the pan and stir gently to coat with flavors. Pour in the blended mixture and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. Serve warm with additional lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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