Green Rice

By lorik

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1 cup dry converted white rice
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 cups fresh packed spinach
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, leaves and stems
• 2 Tbsp. lime juice
• 2 scallions, sliced
• 1 serrano chile, chopped
• Salt to taste

Details

Servings 4
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook 2 minutes. Stir in rice and garlic, cook for 1 minute. Stir in broth and milk and bring to a boil. Cover pan and reduce heat to low. Cook rice until tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.

Puree spinach, cilantro, lime juice, scallions and serrano in a food processor. Stir spinach mixture into rice, season with salt and serve.