arroz verde (green rice)

12 Pinches
Ocala, FL
Updated on Oct 12, 2014

A recipe sent from my daughter in Oregon. Not too spicy, just right and can be substituted for potato on the main course. I combined the following day with cut up deli chicken heating covered in the microwave!. So delicious, hope you enjoy!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2Cup cup tightly packed cilantro
  • 1 cup tightly packed spinach leaves
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 1/4 cups milk ( i used almond milk-regular)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 can chopped mild green chilies

How To Make arroz verde (green rice)

  • Step 1
    Blend cilantro, spinach & broth till smooth. Add milk & salt, blend until well combined
  • Step 2
    In a heavy saucepan, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add Rice and cook until golden , about 3-4 minutes. Add Onion & Garlic. Continue cooking, stirring constantly about 1 minute
  • Step 3
    Add contents of blender and the can ol chilies and stir well. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and cook about 20 minutes
  • Step 4
    Remove from heat. Keep covered and let rest for 10 minutes. Serve hot.

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