**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

Bahamasqueen 76
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The rice is cooked perfectly and the green sauce is flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy side dish.


Tyrell Rerekura
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the green sauce is delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special side dish.


ilko Rusev
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I'm not a huge fan of green rice, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The rice was cooked perfectly and the green sauce was flavorful but not too overpowering. I would definitely make this again.


Agumadu Gloria
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This is a great recipe! The rice is fluffy and the green sauce is flavorful. I've made it several times now and it always turns out well.


Kalungi Zaina man u
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The rice was cooked perfectly and the green sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Asenath Chemutai
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This recipe is amazing! The rice is fluffy and the green sauce is flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy side dish.


abdullah soomro
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The rice is cooked perfectly and the green sauce is flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy side dish.


Philipp Zimmer
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the green sauce is delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special side dish.


Ashraf Jaan
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I'm not a huge fan of green rice, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The rice was cooked perfectly and the green sauce was flavorful but not too overpowering. I would definitely make this again.


Waqas Akhtar
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This is a great recipe! The rice is fluffy and the green sauce is flavorful. I've made it several times now and it always turns out well.


George Christogiannis
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The rice was cooked perfectly and the green sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Francillon Douce
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This recipe is amazing! The rice is fluffy and the green sauce is flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy side dish.


Grace Edor
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The rice is cooked perfectly and the green sauce is flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy side dish.


Ama Cuttie
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the green sauce is delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special side dish.


Shani 007
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I'm not a huge fan of green rice, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The rice was cooked perfectly and the green sauce was flavorful but not too overpowering. I would definitely make this again.


Alec Chambers
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This is a great recipe! The rice is fluffy and the green sauce is flavorful. I've made it several times now and it always turns out well.


Mr. Amit
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The rice was cooked perfectly and the green sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


MI1KYW4Y
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This recipe is amazing! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the green sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy side dish.