**COPYCAT** COSTA VIDA GREEN RICE

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I think this chain is mostly out west but I went to the one in Portland, ME with my sister and am now a huge fan. This is very similar to the rice that they use in the burritos and salads. Yummy!

Provided by HSingARMYmom

Categories     White Rice

Time 35m

Yield 2 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons lime juice
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup cilantro, fresh
1 (2 ounce) can green chilies
2 teaspoons salt (may omit if using salty broth)
1 onion, medium
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups rice, white long grain
3 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Chop veggies/herbs coarsely and then fry in 1 T butter or oil.
  • Add rice and stir to coat and then add broth, salt and lime juice. Bring to rapid boil, turn down as low as possible, cover and simmer about 20 minutes - do not stir! Fluff with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.3, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 1752.2, Carbohydrate 63.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 9.3

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