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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Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice)

Name: Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 Onion; 1 tbsp Jalapeno; 2 Green Chilli; 4 Garlic; 1 cup Coriander Leaves; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 cup Basmati Rice; ½ tsp Cumin; ¼ tsp Dried Oregano; ¼ tsp Dried Thyme; ¼ cup Sweet Corn; ¼ cup Green Peas; ½ tsp Salt; 2 cup Water; 0.5 no Lemon Juice

30 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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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

Good for: Lunchbox

Ingredients

15 items

4 people

Onion1
Jalapeno1 tbsp
Green Chilli2
Garlic4
Coriander Leaves1 cup
Oil2 tbsp
Basmati Rice1 cup
Cumin½ tsp
Dried Oregano¼ tsp
Dried Thyme¼ tsp
Sweet Corn¼ cup
Green Peas¼ cup
Salt½ tsp
Water2 cup
Lemon Juice0.5 no

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
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.
OnionJalapenoGreen ChilliGarlicCoriander 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).
OilBasmati RiceCuminDried OreganoDried Thyme
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 CornGreen PeasSaltWater
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.