SPICY POBLANO RICE

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The darker the poblano, the richer the flavor, which varies from mild to strong.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     Mexican-Inspired Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 onion, chopped
1 poblano chile, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, plus 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1/4 cup parsley leaves, plus 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Salt and pepper
1 cup white rice

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon canola oil. Add onion and poblano chile; cook 4 minutes.
  • Transfer to a blender. Add 2 cups water, 1/4 cup each cilantro and parsley leaves; season with salt and pepper. Puree until smooth, 1 minute.
  • In same pan, heat remaining tablespoon oil and rice. Cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Stir in puree. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cook, covered, until tender, 15 to 17 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff rice; stir in 1 tablespoon each chopped cilantro and parsley.

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