Green Mexican Rice/Arroz Verde
A lovely flavoured rice packed with the goodness of spinach, cilantro, jalapeno, and corn. Pairs perfectly with any protein. Vegan and gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Rice
- 2 Cups Vegetable Stock/Water
- 1 Tbsp Avocado Oil
- 1 Jalapeno
- 1 Cup Packed Fresh Cilantro Leaves
- 1 Cup Packed Fresh Spinach Leaves
- 2 Big Garlic Cloves
- 1 Small Chopped Onion
- Salt According to the taste
- ½ Cup Sweet Corn
- Lime/Lemon wedges
- Jalapeno for garnish
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse rice properly under running tap water.
- Take a heavy bottomed pan .Add avocado oil to it .Heat it .
- Add chopped garlic to it .Saute it till it looks transparent .Add chopped onion at this point and stir it for one minute .They will look light pink/brown at this time.Add corn to it and saute it for 1 minute again to make it little toasty.
- Add rice to it .Stir and toast it for 2-3 minutes on low flame.
- Wash all the herbs.Make a smooth puree of spinach ,cilantro and ,jalapeno .Blend it smooth.
- Stir the rice ,and and add the green puree to it .Stir it and then add water and salt (according to your taste).Stir it once again to mix everything.
- Cover with a lid and let it come to a boil.
- Lower the flame on medium /low and keep it covered untouched for 13 minutes.Switch off the flame ,but do not touch it .
- Let it sit for 5 more minutes.Remove the lid .Fluff with a fork.Add lime/Lemon juice ,cilantro and jalapeno for garnish and serve.
- Enjoy.
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