Peruvian Green Rice Recipe | Full of Herbs & Veggies

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: none

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: none

Bell pepper offers sweetness without the heat.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock can be lower in sodium.

Blend cilantro, spinach, green onion, garlic, and lime juice until smooth.

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and jalapeño; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the blended mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Add rice and stir to coat with the mixture.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and mix in peas and corn.

Serve warm, garnished with avocado and additional cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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