Green Rice (Arroz Verde) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Green Rice (Arroz Verde) Recipe). Green rice (arroz verde) is one of my favorite side dishes. You can add chiles and other spices but my favorite is the plain version just with cilantro. I cook the rice in water but you can also use chicken broth.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Green Rice (Arroz Verde) Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 cup uncooked white rice

2 cups water

1 bunch fresh cilantro

1 teaspoon salt

Keto Margarita

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a medium saucepan and cook rice stirring frequently until transparent 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 2

Combine water cilantro and salt in a blender; blend until smooth and cilantro is chopped very finely. Pour over rice and increase heat to high. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low cover and cook until rice has absorbed all the liquid and is soft about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Remove rice from heat and fluff with a fork. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Green Rice (Arroz Verde) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 208.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.5g 7%

Carbohydrates: 39.2g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 4%

Sugars: 0.4g

Fat: 3.8g 6%

Saturated Fat: 0.6g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 944.7IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.3mg 25%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 3.8mg 6%

Folate: 121.3mcg 30%

Calcium: 17.7mg 2%

Iron: 2.4mg 13%

Magnesium: 21.9mg 8%

Potassium: 116.2mg 3%

Sodium: 591.9mg 24%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 29%

Calories From Fat: 33.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.