Mexican Green Rice

This Mexican Green Rice recipe (also called Arroz Verde) is made with long grain white rice, salsa verde, onion, garlic, cilantro and chicken broth. It’s a delicious side dish to serve with tacos, enchiladas, burritos and bowls.

Arroz Verde is a simple Mexican rice dish that is quick and easy to make any night of the week!

It’s a one pot side dish that makes a delicious alternative to traditional Mexican rice. 

Arroz Verde Recipe

• Rice. We use long grain white rice for this recipe.
• Oil. I like to use light olive oil to saute the onion and garlic in, but you can use any light oil you prefer. 
• Salsa Verde. Use either homemade salsa verde or a good store-bought brand.
• Aromatics. We use onion and garlic to add flavor to this rice dish. 
• Broth. I like to use low-sodium chicken broth, but you can use vegetable broth if you like. 
• Herbs. We toss the cooked rice with fresh cilantro. 

Find the printable recipe with measurements below.

How To Make Green Rice

This green rice comes together in about 30 minutes start-to-finish. 

For starters, you want to rinse the rice well under water. This step is important for removing starches on the outside of the rice which will cause the rice to clump and stick together as it cooks. Add rice to a fine mesh strainer and run under cold water until the water runs clear.

Heat oil in saucepan. Add onion and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes until onion softens.

Stir in the salsa verde.

Pour in the chicken broth.

Stir in the rice and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer and place lid on the pot. Simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes. 

Remove from heat and let the rice set in the pot (with the lid still on) for about 10 minutes before fluffing. Fluff rice with a fork and toss with chopped cilantro.

Serving Suggestions

This Mexican Green Rice recipe is a quick and easy one to make and it’s great to serve with so many dishes.

• Tacos, burritos, enchiladas and quesadillas. Stuff inside burritos or serve with your favorite Mexican dishes like this Easy Chicken Fajita Bake, Easy Turkey Enchilada Casserole or these Taco Salad Bowl, 
• Chicken. Mexican Brown Rice makes an easy side to serve with chicken dinners like with this this Enchilada Style Baked Chicken, Mexican Avocado Chicken Burgers, Mexican Style Shredded Chicken, and even this easy Poached Chicken for a simple healthy meal.
• Beans. Consuming a combination of rice and beans provides a good amount of complete protein, fiber and carbohydrates.  Try this Spanish Brown Rice with these Black Beans, Cuban Black Beans or this  Vegetarian Black Bean Stew.

Looking For More Easy Mexican Side Dish Recipes To Make?

• Homemade Spanish Rice
• Spanish Quinoa
• Spanish Brown Rice
• Spanish Rice and Beans
• Pinto Beans
• Mexican Cauliflower Rice

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Yield: 6 servings

Mexican Green Rice

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

This Mexican Green Rice recipe (also called Arroz Verde) is made with long grain white rice, salsa verde, onion, garlic, cilantro and chicken broth. It's a delicious side dish to serve with tacos, enchiladas, burritos and bowls.

Ingredients

• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 2 tablespoons oil (I like to use light olive oil)
• 3/4 cup salsa verde (use homemade salsa verde or store-bought)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1-3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice well under water. Add rice to a fine mesh strainer and run under cold water until the water runs clear. This step is important for removing starches on the outside of the rice which will cause the rice to clump and stick together as it cooks.
2. Heat oil in saucepan. Add onion and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes until onion softens.
3. Pour in the salsa verde and chicken broth.
4. Stir in the rice and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer and place lid on the pot. Simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes. 
5. Remove from heat and set aside for 10 minutes before fluffing.
6. Fluff rice with a fork and toss with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 170Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 325mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 11g

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