Green Rice Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
🥘 Servings: 4 servings
Description
Make and share this delightful Green Rice recipe that’s bursting with flavor and freshness. Perfect for a quick and easy meal!
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
- 4 Roma tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 4 green onions
- 1 1/2 cups cilantro leaves
- 3/4 cup green chiles
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Use a 3-quart saucepan with a tight-fitting lid to cook the rice.
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Combine water and salt in the pan and bring it to a rolling boil.
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Add rice to the boiling water, cover the pan, and reduce the heat to low.
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Cook the rice for about 20 minutes or until the grains are tender and the water is absorbed.
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While the rice is cooking, prepare the vegetables.
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Chop Roma tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a small bowl.
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Season the tomatoes lightly with salt, sprinkle in the vinegar, and toss to cover all tomato pieces.
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Cut off the root ends and about 2 inches of the green tops from the washed green onions.
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Slice the onions into very thin rings and add them to the tomatoes.
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Once the rice is finished cooking, stir in the prepared tomatoes, onions, cilantro leaves, and green chiles.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve the green rice hot, and if desired, top it with a dab of sour cream for extra creaminess.
This Green Rice recipe is a wonderful blend of Mexican flavors, vegan-friendly, and ready in less than 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or whenever you crave a flavorful dish! Enjoy the vibrant colors and fresh taste of this delightful dish!
