Green Goddess Rice
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 273
- Total Fat
- 11
- Saturated Fat
- 2
- Carbohydrates
- 40
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 0
- Protein
- 4
- Cholesterol
- 0
- Sodium
- 237
- Total: 45 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Inactive: 10 min
- Cook: 25 min
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.