Spinach Cilantro Rice

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Introducing the delightful Spinach Cilantro Rice recipe, a flavorful and nutritious dish that is sure to satisfy your taste buds. This recipe combines the vibrant flavors of spinach and cilantro with fluffy rice, creating a wholesome and aromatic side dish. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you can whip up this delicious rice in no time.

Keywords: Spinach, Cilantro, Rice, Flavorful, Nutritious.

spinach cilantro rice recipe details

Spinach cilantro rice recipe, recipe Rating: 4.6
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Turn up the class with this simple but spicy side dish.
Ready in: 1 hour 5 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 2 cups long-grain rice
• 3/4 cup baby spinach leaves, rinsed
• 5 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 5 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 green onions, roughly chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup peanut or safflower oil
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 long green chiles, finely sliced

Preparation method

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 25 mins | Extra time: 30 mins, marinating

1. Soak rice in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain. Meanwhile, place wet spinach leaves in a saucepan over medium heat and cook for about 2 minutes to wilt.
2. While rice is soaking, pulse together the spinach, parsley, cilantro, onions, garlic, and water in a food processor for about 30 seconds.
3. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add rice and cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes to toast the grains. Then stir in the chicken stock and the spinach parsley mixture.
4. Continue to cook the rice for another 15 minutes over medium heat until grains are cooked through and al dente. Combine with the sliced green chiles.