Best Riso Verde Green Rice Recipes

Riso Verde (Green Rice) image

Provided by dicentra

Categories Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Steps:

In a 2 quart heavy saucepan with a tight fitting lid, heat the oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter.
Add the onions, parsley and spinach.
Cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
Mix in the rice and stir until translucent.
Add 2 cups of the chicken stock, salt and pepper.
Cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
Add remaining broth, cover and cook another 10 minutes or until the rice is tender and light.
Lightly mix in the remaining butter with a fork. Serve topped with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604.4, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 36.8, Sodium 1276.6, Carbohydrate 88.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 13.1

Riso Verde (Green Rice) image

Provided by Sonya01

Categories White Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 spring onions, very finely chopped
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 (250 g) packets frozen spinach, thawed, excess liquid squeezed out
1/2 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley (about 2 bunches)
2 lemons, halved, to serve

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large wide-based saucepan, add the spring onion and rice and cook over medium heat, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add stock and 1 cup (250ml) hot water and simmer over medium-low heat for about
10 minutes or until liquid has reduced and rice is almost cooked. Add spinach and parsley to rice mixture, then mix using a fork until combined. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook over low heat for a further 8 minutes or until rice is cooked.
Fluff the rice with a fork, then divide among 4 bowls and serve immediately with lemon halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.9, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 132.4, Carbohydrate 69.9, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 12.9