Riso Verde Green Rice

Elevate your side dish game with Riso Verde Green Rice, a vibrant and flavor-packed recipe perfect for showcasing fresh herbs and wholesome ingredients. This stunning dish combines earthy spinach, zesty parsley, and fragrant cilantro, blended with lime juice and garlic to create a beautifully green, aromatic rice. Sautéed in olive oil for a nutty depth, the rice absorbs vegetable broth and herb purée, resulting in a tender, flavorful base infused with bright, citrusy notes. Finished with a garnish of sliced green onions, this colorful bowl is as refreshing as it is elegant. Whether served alongside grilled vegetables or as the centerpiece of a vegetarian feast, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a verdant masterpiece that’s both nourishing and visually striking. Perfect for meal prep or special occasions, Riso Verde is a feast for the senses that pairs beautifully with almost any entrée.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Long-grain white rice
• 2.5 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 cups Fresh spinach leaves
• 0.5 cups Fresh parsley
• 0.5 cups Fresh cilantro
• 2 cloves Large garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 stalks Green onion, sliced

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a blender or food processor, combine the spinach, parsley, cilantro, garlic cloves, lime juice, and 1 cup of the vegetable broth. Blend until smooth. Set the mixture aside.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add the rinsed rice and sauté for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice begins to turn golden and aromatic.

Step 4

Pour the green herb mixture into the pot with the rice. Stir well to coat the rice evenly.

Step 5

Add the remaining 1.5 cups of vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the rice simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.

Step 7

Remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Then, fluff the rice with a fork.

Step 8

Sprinkle the green onion slices on top as a garnish before serving for an extra pop of flavor and freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1109.6 grams (1109.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	942

Total Fat 34.70g	44%
Saturated Fat 5.60g	28%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.50g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3824mg	166%
Total Carbohydrate 137.90g	50%
Dietary Fiber 11.80g	42%
Total Sugars 11.30g
Protein 22.80g	46%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 265mg	20%
Iron 10mg	57%
Potassium 1905mg	41%

*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: 32.7%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 57.8%