Green Rice (Arroz Verde)

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat avocado oil in a pot and lightly fry the rice until it starts to brown.
  2. 2While the rice cooks, add cilantro, Anaheim chili, garlic, onion, lime juice, and liquid to a blender.
  3. 3Blend until smooth—it should look like a green soup.
  4. 4Pour the mixture over the browned rice, stir, cover, and simmer on low until the rice is fully cooked.
  5. 5Fluff and serve.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups white rice
  • 1.5 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 full bunch cilantro (stems trimmed at the base)
  • 1 whole Anaheim chili
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 3 cups water or bone broth
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Equipment

potblender

Tips

  • Highly recommend using bone broth.
  • Serve with beans, cheese, and barbacoa or taco meat.
  • Good enough to eat on its own.