ARROZ VERDE (MEXICAN GREEN RICE)

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Original recipes comes from The Complete Book of Mexican Cooking, however I've made some adjustments (of course)! I prefer the roasted chiles but fresh chopped chiles can be used. If a smooth texture rice is preferred see note at bottom of instructions.

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories     Mexican

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup poblano chiles (fresh or roasted) or 1 cup bell pepper, minced (fresh or roasted)
2 cups rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large sweet onion, finely minced
1 garlic clove, crushed
4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
1 teaspoon cumin
salt
fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onion

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add garlic and rice; saute for approximately 3 mnutes or until golden.
  • To pot add broth, peppers, onions, cumin, salt, pepper.
  • Cover; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook until tender and all the liquid has absorbed (approximately 20 minutes).
  • Stir in cilantro and garnish with chopped green onions.
  • NOTE: If a smooth texture is preferred, puree the onion and chilis in a little broth before adding to the pot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.8, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 4.9, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 5.2

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