Rice Cooker Green Rice

Elevate your mealtime with Rice Cooker Green Rice—a vibrant, flavor-packed side dish that's as easy as it is delicious! This recipe combines fluffy long-grain white rice with a bright, herbaceous blend of fresh spinach, cilantro, parsley, garlic, and zesty lime juice, all infused with a touch of heat from a de-seeded jalapeño. Made effortlessly in a rice cooker, this dish requires minimal hands-on time and delivers maximum flavor with its rich green hue and aromatic profile. Perfect as a standalone dish or a complement to grilled meats, tacos, or roasted vegetables, this simple recipe is ideal for adding a fresh, colorful twist to your table. With a prep time of just 10 minutes and no special techniques required, it’s a go-to for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at your next gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 2.5 cups water
• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 1 cup cilantro leaves (stems removed)
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley leaves
• 1 medium jalapeño pepper (de-seeded)
• 2 large garlic clove
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the long-grain white rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Drain well.

Step 2

In a blender or food processor, combine spinach leaves, cilantro, parsley, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, kosher salt, and 1/2 cup of the water. Blend until smooth to form the green herb mixture.

Step 3

Add the rinsed and drained rice to the rice cooker pot.

Step 4

Pour the green herb mixture over the rice, then add the remaining 2 cups of water. Stir gently to ensure the mixture is evenly distributed.

Step 5

Close the rice cooker lid and set it to the standard 'White Rice' or equivalent cooking setting. Let it cook until the cycle completes.

Step 6

Once the rice cooker indicates it is done, allow the rice to rest for 5-10 minutes without opening the lid. This helps the flavors meld and the rice finish steaming.

Step 7

Fluff the rice gently with a fork, ensuring the green herb mixture is evenly incorporated throughout the rice.

Step 8

Serve warm as a side dish, or enjoy it on its own with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese for added richness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1255.5 grams (1255.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	846

Total Fat 30.00g	38%
Saturated Fat 4.80g	24%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 693mg	30%
Total Carbohydrate 128.70g	47%
Dietary Fiber 6.30g	23%
Total Sugars 3.10g
Protein 15.70g	31%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 325mg	25%
Iron 15mg	81%
Potassium 1260mg	27%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.9%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 60.7%