Amazing Green Rice

1 ½ cups long-grain white rice

1 bunch cilantro (about 1 cup packed)

3-4 cups fresh spinach

1 shallot, peeled and roughly chopped

1 serrano pepper, ribs and seeds removed, roughly chopped (sub a jalapeño pepper)

1-2 cloves garlic

2 tablespoons olive oil

½ teaspoon salt (1 teaspoon salt if using water)

2 cups chicken or vegetable broth, or water (up to 2 ½ cups for stickier rice)

Thoroughly rinse the rice in a mesh colander. Shake it a few times to remove excess water, or blot it dry with paper towels.
Pulse the cilantro, spinach, shallot, serrano, and garlic in a food processor until very finely chopped.
Add olive oil to a skillet over medium high heat. Add rice and sauté for 3-5 minutes until lightly toasted. Add the herb mixture and salt; sauté for another 3-5 minutes until nice and fragrant.
Add the broth or water, bring to a simmer. Cover and keep over low heat for 15-ish minutes. Check the rice by fluffing with a fork; add more water / cook longer if necessary. When the rice is done to your liking, remove from heat and fluff with a fork to distribute the greens.

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🌱Vegan...

Category🍚Rice Dish

Cuisine🇲🇽Mexican

Occasions🍽️Casual Dining📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 25m