**copycat** Costa Vida Green Rice

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 18
Copycat Costa Vida Green Rice recipe that's easy to make at home
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Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons lime juice
2 -3 garlic cloves , minced
1/2 cup cilantro , fresh
1 can green chilies
2 teaspoons salt ( may omit if using salty broth )
1 onion , medium
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups rice , white long grain
3 cups chicken broth

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
239
Sugar
1g
Fat
3g
Costa Vida is a popular fast-casual restaurant chain that specializes in fresh, made-to-order Mexican cuisine. One of their most popular side dishes is their green rice, which is a delicious and flavorful blend of rice, cilantro, onion, and green chilies. This copycat recipe is easy to make at home and is a great addition to any Mexican-themed dinner. The rice is cooked in chicken broth to give it extra flavor, and the addition of fresh cilantro and lime juice gives it a bright, zesty taste. Serve it alongside your favorite tacos or burritos for a delicious meal.

Instructions

1.In a blender, combine the lime juice, garlic, cilantro, green chilies, and salt.
2.Blend until smooth and set aside.
3.In a large saucepan, cook the onion in the butter until it becomes translucent.
4.Add in the rice and stir to mix.
5.Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
6.Reduce the heat and cover the pan. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked through.
7.Stir in the blended cilantro mixture and mix until the rice is coated.
8.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This green rice is packed with flavor and is a great side dish for any meal.

It’s easy to prepare and is an exact copycat of the Costa Vida version.

CONS

This rice contains a lot of sodium due to the chicken broth and salted butter.

It may not be suitable for those who are on a low-sodium diet or are watching their salt intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this rice may not be the healthiest side dish, it does contain fresh cilantro and lime juice, which are both known to have health benefits.
Cilantro contains antioxidants and may lower blood sugar levels.
Lime juice is a good source of vitamin C and may aid in digestion.

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