Mexikanischer grüner Reis

Zutaten

• 4 cups chicken broth (or bone broth, divided)
• 1 bay leaf (optional)
• 2 cups white rice
• 1/2 cup cilantro
• 2 cups baby spinach leaves
• 4 green onions (coarsely chopped)
• 1 lime (zested, plus 1 Tablespoon lime juice)
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Add 3 ½ cups chicken broth and 1 bay leaf to a medium pot and bring to a boil. Add 2 cups white rice, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 15-18 minutes, until the rice is tender.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, add the 1/2 cup cilantro , 2 cups baby spinach leaves, 4 green onions, lime juice, lime zest, 1 Tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt and remaining ½ cup broth to a food processor or blender and process into coarse green paste. Stir into the cooked rice and allow to stand, covered, for a few minutes.

3. 3

   Fluff rice with a fork and season with salt and pepper. Enjoy!