Green Goddess Rice

Recipe courtesy Claire Robinson

Show: 5 Ingredient FixEpisode: Sunset Alfresco

Rated: 3 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (56)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(56)

Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Total:: 45 min

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups basmati rice
Kosher salt
1 small avocado, peeled, pitted, and coarsely chopped
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1 lemon, juiced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup water
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Bring the rice, 3 cups water, and a pinch of salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, stir, cover, and cook until water is completely absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, put the avocado, basil, lemon juice, oil, and 1/4 cup water in the jar of a blender and puree; season generously with salt and pepper. Add more water and puree until the mixture is the consistency of sour cream.

Fluff the rice with a fork and gently fold the green dressing into the warm rice. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve immediately.

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Comments & Reviews

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sarah Hamburg, NY 02-04-2010
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had high hopes but...
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

ended up throwing this dish out! I gave this recipe 3 stars because the green sauce was delicious on its own- everyone... agreed that it would be great cold in a pasta salad but in a hot rice dish it was gross.Read more
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Kelly Phoenix, AZ 01-31-2010
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I love this rice!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this rice with only one change- I used regular long-grain rice instead of Basmati- but it was super super yummy! I... didn't feel the need to add more avocado, basil, etc. I will surely make this recipe again.Read more
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Tony belvidere, IL 01-27-2010
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Tad bland.
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

A bit plain. Too much lemon for my liking and not enough greenry! Going to try again tomorrow..
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Teresa Artesia, CA 01-18-2010
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Amazing.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

You are a genius! this is a very creative way of cooking rice. Light, healthy, and fluffy, i substitute your basil to... cilantro and add a dash of cumin and i add red onion with my puree avocado its is heaven. For those who did not get it may be they just need to explore more of how to eat good and or culinary knowledge may be huh? I bet you all cannot even create something like this.Read more
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W Northfield, IL 01-04-2010
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Great dish with a few changes
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

After wading through reviews, I did change a few things up with this recipe based on some of the complaints. I used 2... avocados, 1/2 a lemon with zest, and slightly less basil. I blended 1 green onion into the sause and also added mint leaves and a tablespoon of rice vinegar. Salted and peppered that to taste. A second chopped green onion was also added to the rice. I thought all the flavors came together well with nothing overpowering and it was definitely not bland. Enjoyed this dish as a new/different compliment to salmon. There was no rice left on anyone's plate and a few second helpings. It's easy to make and will do so again.Read more
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Kristina Milford, NH 01-03-2010
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Cannot use substitutes
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Made this recipe, but found out that you cannot substitute certain ingredients...lime juice does not work in place of lemon... juice and dried basil is not as good as fresh basil. Managed to salvage it by spreading the rice mixture over a steak.Read more