# Green Rice (Arroz Verde)

A flavorful green rice made with cilantro, Anaheim chili, and lime juice, perfect as a side for Mexican food.

- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- pot
- blender

## Tips

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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DT9MOEeiSAM/?igsh=NngxcjM4Z2o2dmpy
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/6b5e52a8-655d-48dc-b5f4-467ef010efdf
- Extracted: 2026-02-01

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