Green Rice

Total Time
30 minutes
Rating
4(10)
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Ingredients

Yield:8 servings
  • 2cups loosely packed trimmed spinach, rinsed and dried
  • ½bunch parsley, stemmed, washed and dried
  • ½bunch cilantro, stemmed, washed and dried
  • 1teaspoon salt
  • 2tablespoons olive oil
  • 2cups long-grain rice, like basmati
  • ½cup toasted pine nuts
Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

259 calories; 10 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 39 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 5 grams protein; 167 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the spinach, parsley, cilantro, salt and ½ cup water in a blender and purée.

  2. Step 2

    Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat and add the rice. Stir to coat and cook 2 minutes. Stir in the spinach mixture and 2½ cups water.

  3. Step 3

    Heat to boiling, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook 14 minutes. Turn off the heat and let rest 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve topped with toasted pine nuts.

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