Mexican Green Rice (Rice Cooker)

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 14

Mouthwatering Mexican Green Rice recipe for a perfect side dish

by The Chefin Rice

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

197

Sugar

0.5g

Fat

3.5g

Mexican Green Rice is a flavorful and colorful side dish that complements a variety of mains such as grilled chicken or carne asada. The green color is achieved by using fresh cilantro leaves, giving it a distinctly Mexican flavor. This recipe is also perfect for those who are short on time, as it requires only a handful of ingredients and can be made in a rice cooker in under 30 minutes. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just looking for a fun and easy side dish, Mexican Green Rice is sure to be a hit with your family and guests.

Instructions

1.	Melt butter in a rice cooker. Add onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft.
2.	Add rice to the rice cooker and stir well to combine with the onions.
3.	Pour in water and add salt, stirring again to combine.
4.	Close the lid and turn on the rice cooker.
5.	Once the rice cooker automatically turns off and switches to the warm setting, let the rice sit for an additional 5-10 minutes.
6.	Add minced cilantro to the rice and fluff with a fork before serving.

PROS

This Mexican Green Rice recipe is quick and easy to make, perfect for a busy weeknight meal.

The green color and fragrant cilantro make it a visually appealing dish that pairs well with a variety of mains.

CONS

The long grain white rice may not be as nutritious as whole grain rice varieties.

If you’re watching your sodium intake, you may want to decrease the amount of salt used in this recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this Mexican Green Rice recipe is not a superfood, the cilantro used in this recipe has been known to have antioxidant properties and may help with digestion.
As with any recipe, the health benefits depend on portion sizes and how it is incorporated into a balanced meal plan.

	1 tablespoon unsalted butter
	1/2 small white onion , chopped
	1 cup long grain white rice
	1 1/2 cups water
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves , minced