Roasted Garlic Herb Avocado Rice

Say goodbye to boring plain rice with this Roasted Garlic Herb Avocado Rice. Infused with the deep flavor of roasted garlic and shallots, this creamy and herbaceous blend turns your rice into a flavorful, nutrient-rich base. The addition of fresh cilantro, warm spices like cumin, thyme, and oregano, and a splash of chicken broth makes it extra savory. A squeeze of lemon brings brightness, while the smooth avocado ties everything together. This rice is perfect as a side dish or plant-forward main when paired with beans or grilled proteins.

Author: Hunt4Shredz

Category: Other

Cuisine: Mexican

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 4 side servings

Calories: 471 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 head - garlic
1 - shallot
1 tablespoon - olive oil
½ cup - cilantro
⅛ - Salt
⅛ - Pepper
1 teaspoon - oregano
1 teaspoon - cumin
1 teaspoon - thyme
2 tablespoon - chicken broth
½ - lemon
1 - ripe avocado
2 cup - rice

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
Wrap the garlic head and shallot in foil with a drizzle of olive oil. Roast for 30–40 minutes until soft and caramelized.
Once cooled, squeeze the roasted garlic out of the skins and remove peel from the shallot.
In a food processor, combine roasted garlic, shallot, cilantro, oregano, cumin, thyme, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and chicken broth. Blend until smooth.
Add in the avocado and blend again until fully incorporated and creamy. Adjust consistency with more broth if needed.
Stir the avocado herb sauce into warm cooked rice until evenly coated.
Serve warm as a flavorful side or base for your protein of choice.