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Arroz Verde

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🌿 Enjoy a vibrant and flavorful twist on classic rice with Arroz Verde, packed with nutritious herbs and peppers.
🍽 This easy-to-make Mexican green rice adds a fresh, zesty side to any meal that’s both satisfying and colorful.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice

– 2 poblano peppers (stemmed)

– 1 jalapeño (stemmed)

– ½ medium yellow onion

– ½ cup chopped cilantro

– ½ cup chopped parsley

– 2 cloves garlic

– 2 ¼ cups chicken broth (divided)

– 4 tablespoons olive oil

– ¾ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)

– 2 tablespoons lime juice

Instructions

1-Getting started: Getting started with Arroz Verde is fun and straightforward, perfect for beginners or anyone in a rush. Begin by rinsing 1 ½ cups of long-grain white rice under running water until the water runs clear, then drain it well to avoid a sticky texture. Next, broil the 2 poblano peppers and 1 jalapeño for about 10 minutes, turning them halfway through to char the skins evenly.

2-After broiling: After broiling, let the peppers sit covered for 10 minutes, which makes peeling easier; remove the skins and seeds if you prefer a milder flavor. Blend the roasted peppers with ½ medium yellow onion, ½ cup chopped cilantro, ½ cup chopped parsley, 2 cloves garlic, and ¾ cup of the chicken broth until you get a smooth green mixture. In a pot, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat and toast the rinsed rice for 8-10 minutes until it’s lightly browned and popping a bit.

3-Detailed Cooking Steps: • Stir the blended green mixture into the toasted rice and cook for 1 minute to blend the flavors.• Add the remaining 1 ½ cups chicken broth and ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, then bring everything to a boil.• Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes until the rice absorbs the liquid and cooks through.• Finally, stir in 2 tablespoons lime juice, fluff the rice with a fork, and let it sit uncovered for 10 minutes before serving.

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Notes

🌾 Rinse rice thoroughly to remove excess starch and avoid mushiness.
🌶 Adjust the spice level by omitting the jalapeño for a milder flavor.
🥦 Substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth to make the dish vegan or vegetarian.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Resting time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Broiling, toasting, simmering, blending
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian (with vegetable broth)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 247 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 331 mg
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 43 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg