Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice)
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Arroz verde, Mexican green rice: toasted basmati cooked with a coriander and jalapeno paste, corn and peas. Mild, serves 4, 30 minutes, step-by-step video.
Low calorie
Ingredients
15 itemsOnion1
Green Chilli2
Sweet Corn¼ cup
Salt½ tsp
Lemon Juice0.5 no
Jalapeno1 tbsp
Garlic4
Coriander Leaves1 cup
Sunflower Oil2 tbsp
Dried Thyme¼ tsp
Basmati Rice1 cup
Cumin½ tsp
Dried Oregano¼ tsp
Green Peas¼ cup
Water2 cup
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 273kcal | 1092kcal |
| Protein | 5.4g | 22g |
| Carbohydrate | 45g | 178g |
| Fat | 8.4g | 34g |
| Fibre | 2.1g | 8.4g |
| Sugar | 2.1g | 8.4g |
Cookd masalas for basmati rice
Method
- 1
In a mixer jar add onion, jalapeno, green chillies, garlic and coriander leaves and blend it into a smooth paste.
OnionGreen ChilliJalapenoGarlicCoriander Leaves
- 2
In a pan pour oil, add the rice and saute until it turns golden then add cumin seeds, oregano and thyme, saute until it turns aromatic (around 30 seconds).
Sunflower OilDried ThymeBasmati RiceCuminDried Oregano
- 3
Add the blended paste and saute gently without breaking the grains of rice for 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the sweet corn, green peas, salt and mix it well. Pour the stock/ water and increase the flame to high once it comes to a boil reduce the flame to sim and cook for 5-7 minutes covered.
Sweet CornSaltGreen PeasWater
- 5
Once the rice is cooked add the lemon juice and switch off the flame. Gently fluff up the rice and serve it hot.
Lemon Juice
Before you start
- How long does Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice) take?
- 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice) serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice) vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice) spicy?
- It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice)?
- 1 cup Basmati Rice, 2 Green Chilli, 1 cup Coriander Leaves, ¼ cup Green Peas, ¼ cup Sweet Corn, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice)?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice)?
- About 273 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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