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Arroz Verde con Cilantro (Mexican Green Rice with Cilantro)

by Lola Dweck
Looking for a delicious and flavorful side dish that’s easy to make and pairs perfectly with your favorite Mexican or Latin-inspired dishes? Look no further than my Arroz Verde con Cilantro. This cilantro-lime rice is made with a zesty cilantro-lime broth that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice from small Mexican or key limes
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed, divided
  • 3 cups water
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Saute onion in oil pot on medium heat. Stir constantly to avoid burning.
  • Once onion becomes translucent, add rice and saute until lightly browned, for 10-15 minutes. Stir frequently to avoid burning. I usually stir my rice every 2 minutes.
  • In the meantime, blend lime juice, cilantro, water, and salt on medium setting for 60 seconds until well blended. Strain mixture, then taste and adjust for salt before adding it to the rice.
  • Stir well one time, then raise flame to medium-high. Bring to a boil until water evaporates to the point where you just begin to see the rice through the water. 
  • Cover, lower heat to lowest setting, and cook for 20 minutes. Do not uncover to check if it is ready.
  • Remove from heat and let stand for another 10 minutes. When ready, fluff with a fork and cover once again.
  • Serve hot as a side dish or top with your favorite roasted veggies, protein, and avocado and make a filling rice bowl.

A Note from Lola

I like using water in this recipe, but you may also substitute the water and salt with 2 cups of well-seasoned chicken broth, or 2 cups of water with 1 tablespoon of powdered chicken bouillon.
Do not, I repeat, DO NOT stir rice more than once after adding water. You may be tempted to stir it again, or to uncover, but this may lead to soggy, sticky rice!
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