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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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. Rinse rice properly under running tap water.
  2. Take a heavy bottomed pan .Add avocado oil to it .Heat it .
  3. 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.
  4. Add rice to it .Stir and toast it for 2-3 minutes on low flame.
  5. Wash all the herbs.Make a smooth puree of spinach ,cilantro and ,jalapeno .Blend it smooth.
  6. 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.
  7. Cover with a lid and let it come to a boil.
  8. Lower the flame on medium /low and keep it covered untouched for 13 minutes.Switch off the flame ,but do not touch it .
  9. 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.
  10. Enjoy.
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