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Amazing Green Rice
Ingredients
- Rice1 ½ cups
- Cilantro1 bunch
- Spinach3–4 cups
- Shallot · peeled roughly chopped1
- Serrano pepper · roughly chopped1
- Garlic1–2 cloves
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Salt½ tsp
- Vegetable broth2 cups
Instructions
- Rinse the rice well in a mesh strainer, shake off the excess water or blot it dry with paper towels.
- Finely process the cilantro, spinach, shallot, serrano pepper and garlic in a food processor.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the rice and toast, stirring, for 3–5 minutes until lightly toasted. Add the herb mixture and salt and cook for another 3–5 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the broth or water and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook over low heat for about 15 minutes.
- Check the rice by fluffing it with a fork; add more liquid or cook longer if needed. Once done to your liking, remove from heat and fluff with a fork to mix in the greens.
Summarized from Pinch of Yum's video. Watch it for the details.
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