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Arroz Verde

Daisy Nichols|Feb. 11, 2019 12:01 pm EST

Arroz Verde

3.2 (5 ratings)

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Arroz verde, or “green rice,” is a classic Tex Mex dish that’s made up of fresh veggies sauteed before cooking into the rice.

Servings

6

Ingredients

• 1 bunch green onions (about 6), white bulbs diced and green parts chopped and set aside.
• 2 garlic cloves, diced
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 3/4 cup parsley flakes
• 3 cup uncooked white rice
• 9 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 lime
• 6 cup water

Directions

1. In a heavy pot, saute green onions and bell peppers, parsley flakes, and bouillon cubes until bell peppers have softened a bit (about 10 minutes).
2. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
3. Add 6 cups water, then rice.
4. Salt and pepper to taste.
5. Put lid on pot, then turn heat on low until done.
6. Cook time is approximately 30-45 minutes once water/rice is added.
7. Before serving, add the juice of half the lime.
8. Sprinkle with the green onion tops.