If you’ve followed along for a while, you know my family is a HUGE fan of rice and this Easy Instant Pot Mexican Green Rice is a hit every time I serve it. What I love more about this Easy Instant Pot Mexican Green Rice recipe is that makes enough to serve a little army. Meaning that I can freeze pre-portioned packets and have it handy at any time. So, no more waiting for the rice to cook while your family prowls hungrily around the kitchen. Just pull a package out of the freezer and reheat it.
WHAT IS GREEN RICE?
Mexican Green Rice is a classic Mexican side dish made with long-grain rice, which is cooked in chicken stock with poblano chiles, cilantro, onion, and garlic. It’s also called Arroz Verde.
HOW DO YOU MAKE GREEN RICE?
CAN YOU FREEZE RICE?
Yes, you can freeze rice up to 3 months.
HOW TO FREEZE RICE?
Let the rice cool completely after cooking. Then, use a measuring cup to portion the rice into freezer bags. Press out as much air as possible and seal if you have a vacuum sealer, even better. Freeze the rice for up to 3 months.
HOW TO REHEAT FROZEN RICE?
Place rice in a microwave-safe container. Sprinkle with a tablespoon of water and loosely cover the container with a damp paper towel. Warm 1-minute, stir and repeat until the grains are hot.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH MEXICAN GREEN RICE
You can serve Easy Instant Pot Mexican Green Rice with so many delicious main dishes including:
Slow Cooker Spicy Pork Carnitas Chicken and Corn Enchiladas Instant Pot Black Beans with Chorizo Instant Pot Cuban Pulled Pork Mexican Short Ribs Mexican Pork Tenderloin Adobo
Happy Cooking!!!
