Mexican Green Rice
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Recipe for Mexican green rice, also known as cilantro rice, a perfect side dish and not just for Mexican food. Its bright but not overpowering flavor goes really well with fish or chicken.
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2 cups short grain rice preferably Morelos type
1 bunch cilantro reserve a few sprigs for garnish
1/2 medium white onion
cloves garlic
1 tsp salt
4-5 of water
1 bunch cilantro reserve a few sprigs for garnish
1/2 medium white onion
cloves garlic
1 tsp salt
4-5 of water
- CILANTRO MIXTURE
- Add the cilantro, onion, garlic and ½ cup of water to your blender jar
- Blend until smooth about 1 minute
- RICE
- Preheat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pot...
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Nutritions
Calories
485
Sodium
317mg
13% DV
Fat
34g
52% DV
Protein
1g
2% DV
Carbs
7g
2% DV
Fiber
1g
5% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat11g57%
Polysaturated Fat5g33%
Monosaturated Fat17g107%
Cholesterol0.8400000000000001mg0%
Sodium317mg13%
Potassium35mg1%
Protein1g2%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber1g5%
Sugar1g3%
Vitamin A95IU1%
Vitamin B60.7400000000000001mg37%
Vitamin C1mg2%
Calcium4mg0%
Iron1mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.