Copycat Costa Vida Green Rice Recipes

COSTA VIDA SWEET PORK WITH COSTA VIDA RICE

Steps:

• 1. For the pork Place all the ingredients except for the last 1 cup of coke and 1/2 cup sugar in crock pot. cook on high 6 hours. Remove pork and shred with two forks. Add pork back to pot and add the last cup of coke and 1/2 cup sugar to pot. Cook on low 3 more hours
• 2. For the rice Place the broth and bouillon in a large pan. Bring to a boil. Add the rice and simmer covered for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and add the cilantro, green onions, and lime juice. Let sit covered for 10 more minutes. Season with salt.
• 3. Serve the rice with the pork in flour or corn tortillas. Garnish with desired condiments.

**COPYCAT** COSTA VIDA GREEN RICE

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.

MEXICAN GREEN RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat.
• Cook& stir onion, garlic& chilis for 5-7 minutes.
• Add water, parsley, cumin, salt& pepper; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
• Stir in rice, cover, and cook at medium-low for 10-12 minutes.
• Stir in spinach and cilantro; cook on low until rice is tender (4-5 minutes.) Remove from heat, fluff rice, and let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

**COPYCAT** COSTA VIDA RANCH SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in the blender and blend well. If you like it a little more mild, use less cayenne pepper and less of the jalepeno seeds. I usually only use 5-6 seeds & a tiny piece of the core. My mom uses the whole pepper seeds and all.
• "Cooking" time does NOT include chilling time - chill in fridge for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld.

COSTA VIDA RICE RECIPE - (3/5)

Steps:

• Add all together, bring to a boil, turn down temperature and simmer 10-15 minutes. Serve with Pork Barbacoa and Sweet Black Beans.