SOUTHWESTERN GREEN RICE

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Instead of reaching for a box of Mexican rice, round out the Southwestern menu with this cilantro-spinach dish from our Test Kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium green pepper
1 jalapeno pepper
2 cups water, divided
1 package (10 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
2 green onions, chopped
1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Broil green pepper and jalapeno 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 4 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a bowl; cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Peel off and discard charred skin. Remove stems and seeds; chop peppers., Place 1 cup of water in a food processor. Add the peppers, spinach, cilantro and onions; cover and process until smooth. , In a large skillet, saute rice in oil until golden brown. Stir in the spinach puree, salt and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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