Verde Rice
This delicious green rice is full of flavor and easy to make!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, packed
- 1 cup spinach, packed (thaw first if using frozen)
- 1¼ cup chicken broth
- 1¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 1/4 yellow onion, diced
- 1 tsp minced garlic or 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1½ cup rice
Instructions
- Add the cilantro, spinach, and broth to a blender or food processor and pulse until the cilantro and spinach are finely pureed. Add the chicken broth, milk, and salt and blend once more to form a cohesive mixture.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter. Once the butter is melted and hot, add the rice and saute until lightly toasted, about 3-4 minutes.
- Once the rice is toasted, add the onion and garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Pour in the cilantro spinach mix and stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes.
- Uncover, fluff with a fork, and enjoy!