Latin American · side
Green Rice
Green Rice reads herbaceous 4.8, heat 4.1 and salinity 3.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Latin American side, about 27 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.3 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.4 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 3.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.3 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Herbaceous 4.8 · Heat 4.1 · Salinity 3.5 · Richness 3.2 · Warm Spice 2.0 · Sweetness 1.8 · Umami 1.7 · Floral 1.3 · Bitterness 1.2 · Fruity 1.2 · Citrus 1.1 · Earthy 0.8 · Sourness 0.6
What's in it (9)
- 1 whole Green Pepper
- 1 whole Jalapeno Pepper (or 1/4 To 1/2 Cup Jarred Jalapeno Slices)
- 2 cups Water, Divided
- 10 ounces, weight Fresh Baby Spinach
- 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
- 1-1/2 cup Uncooked Rice
- 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 1 dash Cayenne
- 1 teaspoon To 2 Teaspoons Salt
Time & effort: about 27 min (12 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 55.2 kcal, 1.3 g protein, 2.9 g fat, 6.2 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Broil green pepper and jalapeno (if using fresh jalapeno) 4 inches from the heat until skins blister, about 4 minutes. Rotate peppers a quarter turn, broil, and continue rotating until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a bowl; cover and let stand for 15 minutes.Peel off and discard charred skin. Remove stems and seeds; chop peppers.
- Place 1 cup of water in a blender or food processor. Add the peppers, spinach, and cilantro; cover and process until smooth (you will have to do this in batches).
- In a large skillet, saute the rice in oil until golden brown. Stir in spinach puree, spices, and remaining 1 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serves 8.
- Nutrition: 171 cal, 4g fat, 0g sat fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 324mg sodium, 30g carbs, 2g fiber, 1g sugar, 4g protein, 71% vit A, 46% vit. C, 5% calcium, 14% iron.
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