Green Rice
- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 cups chicken broth or water 2 roasted poblano peppers, stems, seeds and skin removed1 roasted jalapeno pepper, stem, seeds and skin removed1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, divided1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 Spanish onion, finely diced 4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 1 cup brown long-grain riceSalt to taste
Combine the broth and chiles in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, and then partially cover and simmer gently over medium to medium-low heat for about 10 minutes. Pour the chile mixture into a food processor, add 1/4 cup cilantro and process to a smooth puree. Season with salt and keep warm.
Wipe the pan clean, add the oil, and heat over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the rice and cook for 1 minute. Add the warm broth mixture, stir, and season with salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes, covered. Fluff with a fork, transfer to a bowl, and stir in remaining cilantro.
Wipe the pan clean, add the oil, and heat over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the rice and cook for 1 minute. Add the warm broth mixture, stir, and season with salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes, covered. Fluff with a fork, transfer to a bowl, and stir in remaining cilantro.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 114.1
- Total Fat: 4.3 g
- Cholesterol: 2.5 mg
- Sodium: 485.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 17.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
- Protein: 2.8 g
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