Spicy Green Rice
Boost your rice dishes with this super-simple but super-flavorful spicy green rice sauce. Blends up in 5 minutes and goes great with Mexican and Thai dishes ... or when you just need a little extra tasty carby comfort.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 small poblano pepper roughly chopped (or sub a jalapeno or serrano)
- 1 cup loosely packed spinach
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, thin stems okay
- 2 green onions, roughly chopped
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger, optional*
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup coconut milk, lite or full fat
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 cups cooked rice (warmed, if using leftovers)
Instructions
- Add all but the rice to a blender, and blend until smooth. Makes about 1 cup of sauce. Stir into the rice (don't worry; it won't be soupy). Serve immediately, or store in the fridge.
Notes
*Ginger adds a fresh zing to the mix, and goes well with Asian cuisine.
Nutrition
Fat: 135g