Fresh Zesty Green Rice

Name: Fresh Zesty Green Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups long grain white rice; 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 2 cups fresh spinach; 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt

This bright and flavorful green rice is the perfect companion for your favorite tacos or grilled chicken.

By Enzo81 Kitchen· Mexican· October 30, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

45 minutes

Total

55 minutes

Serves

There is something so special about how vibrant and fresh this rice tastes. By blending spinach and cilantro with lime juice, you create a beautiful green sauce that infuses every single grain of rice with fantastic flavor while it bakes in the oven.

It is one of my favorite side dishes because it is so easy to put together. My best tip is to make sure you pulse the cilantro and spinach well so you get a nice smooth green puree before mixing it into the rice.

Ingredients

2 cups long grain white rice
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt

7Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Combine the spinach, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and olive oil in a blender. Pulse until you have a smooth green liquid.
3
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
4
In a large baking dish, combine the rinsed rice, the blended green mixture, and the broth. Add the salt and stir well to combine everything.
5
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
6
Bake for 45 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is fully absorbed.
7
Remove the foil, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve warm.

Tips

Leftovers store beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can reheat it with a tiny splash of water to keep it moist. It pairs wonderfully with grilled fish or shredded beef tacos.

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