I think we've discussed before that I really like Mexican Food. One of the reasons for this is that I like cheese and sour cream and they just belong with Mexican food. However, I also really love ways to make Mexican food healthy and fresh tasting - it's better that way and better for you than $5 Speedy Gonzales lunch specials. Sorry, but it's true.
This is one of the most loved side dishes that I make with Mexican food - it's a surprising twist on standard red Mexican rice that goes with EVERYTHING, and the hidden spinach makes it healthy, too! We basically make a spinach paste with garlic and herbs and stir it into cooked rice - delicious and easy!
Here's what you'll need:
- 1 ½ cups rice, cooked (4-ish cups once it's cooked)
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- ½ cup cilantro
- salt
- ½ jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 1 clove garlic
- zest of 2 limes and juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- water
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Black Beans
- Poppyseed slaw
- Green Cilantro Rice
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