Green Rice
 Serves |  Total Time |
|---|---|
| 3 cups | 30 minutes |
Ingredients
1 cup packed spinach
0.25 cup packed cilantro- 1 tsp salt
1.75 cup water
1 Tbsp olive oil
0.5 cup yellow onion
2 cloves garlic- 1 cup basmati rice
Cookware
- 1 high-speed blender
- 1 medium saucepan
- 1 fork
Instructions
Step 1
In a high-speed blender, add the spinach, cilantro, salt, and 1.75 cups of water and blend until smooth.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the yellow onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions start to look translucent, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add the basmati rice and the blended spinach mixture and stir to combine.
Step 4
Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 5
Remove from the heat, leaving the lid on the steam for an additional 5 minutes.
Step 6
Fluff with a fork and keep covered until serving.
Source
- The Gracias Madre Cookbook