Aromatic Green Rice
Aromatic Green Rice is one of my favorite ways to make long-grain rice now! Loaded with punchy cilantro, vibrant baby spinach, onions and garlic. An easy recipe that pairs well with just about steak, chicken, shrimp or fish!
Prep Time8 minutes mins
Cook Time22 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 246kcal
Author: Marzia
- 1½ cup dry parboiled rice or long grain white rice
- 1 cup cilantro leaves and stems (lightly packed)
- 2 cups baby spinach packed
- ½ medium white onion roughly chopped
- ½-1 jalapeño or serrano pepper seeds and ribs removed (see notes)
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons ghee or olive oil
- 2¼ cups low sodium chicken broth
RINSE: Add the rice to a fine-mesh strainer. Start by rinsing under cold, running water for 2-3 minutes. Using your fingertips, scrub the rice in the sieve in a circular motion until the water runs clear. Set the strainer over a bowl to finish draining while you prep the greens.
PULSE: In a food processor combine the cilantro, baby spinach, white onion, garlic, and serrano. Pulse until it breaks down into a finely chopped consistency. Do not pulse until liquid.
SAUTE: Add the ghee to a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add the rice and saute it for 3-4 minutes stirring frequently so that the rice doesn’t stick or burn.
ADD GREENS: Once the rice is golden, add the pulsed greens. Let cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the chicken broth. Kick the heat up to high and bring to a boil. Taste the liquid to make sure it's salty like the sea. Add salt if needed, I didn't need any.
SIMMER: Stir once, then cover with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce the heat to low and let cook for 15-17 minutes or until the water dries up and the rice cooks through.
LET STAND: Turn off the stove and allow the rice to stand for 5 minutes. Then, fluff with a fork and serve.
- Spice Level: the amount of spice in this recipe entirely depends on you. Feel free to omit the jalapeno or serrano completely to make this mild. I typically use 1/2 pepper and it's mild enough for my toddler to eat. Use more peppers to give this more heat!
Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g