Amazing Green Rice and Creamy Corn

Recipes adapted from Pinch of Yum

Rice Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 c. long-grain white rice
• 1 bunch cilantro (about 1 c. packed)
• 3–4 c. fresh spinach
• 1 shallot (or small onion), peeled and roughly chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, roughly chopped 
• 1–2 garlic cloves
• 2 TBSP olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. salt (1 tsp. salt if using water)
• 2 c. chicken or vegetable broth, or water (up to 2 1/2 cups for stickier rice)

Creamy Corn Ingredients:

• 1/4 c. mayo
• 2 TBSP cream cheese
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• Lime juice, to taste
• 2 c. frozen or fresh sweet corn (2 -10 oz. bags frozen sweet corn), cooked

Directions:

1. Rice Prep: Thoroughly rinse the rise in a mesh colander. Shake it a few times to remove excess water and set aside. (This prevents it from splattering in the oil when you add it to the pan in Step 3.)
2. Make Green Herb Mixture: Pulse the cilantro, spinach, shallot, jalapeno, and garlic in a food processor until very finely chopped.
3. Saute the Rice: Add olive oil to a skillet over medium high heat. Add rice and sauté for 3-5 minutes until lightly toasted. Add the herb mixture and salt; sauté for another 3-5 minutes until nice and fragrant. 
4. Cook the Rice: Add the broth or water, bring to a simmer. Cover and keep over low heat for 15-ish minutes. Check the rice by fluffing with a fork; add more water / cook longer if necessary. When the rice is done to your liking, remove from heat and fluff with a fork to distribute the greens.
5. Creamy Corn: Mix mayo through lime juice in a bowl. Cook corn and add hot corn to the bowl with sauce. Toss to combine, taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

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