Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice) + Video
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Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice) + Video
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My recipe for Arroz Verde, otherwise known as Mexican green rice, is bursting with flavor thanks to green chiles and cilantro!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 Poblano chiles stem and seeds removed (optional)
- 1 Jalapeño stem and seeds removed (optional)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 small white onion cut in half
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups chicken stock
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped fine
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Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl add the rice and cover with boiling water. Allow to soak for 15 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, shake off excess water and set aide.
- Dry roast the poblanos, jalapeño and onion in a hot skillet until they start to blister and char slightly. Add to a blender along with the garlic, salt and chicken stock. Puree until smooth.
- Add the oil to a skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat and cook the rice for 2 minutes or so, stirring to coat, until golden in color. Add the chile puree. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce to simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add cilantro and fluff with fork. Cover again and let rest 10 minutes. Season to taste before serving.
Notes
- Recipe adapted from MEXICO, by Margarita Carrillo Arronte.
- adapted from MEXICO, by Margarita Carrillo Arronte.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
326kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
468mg
(20%)
Potassium
323mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
325IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
55mg
(61%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 468mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 325IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 55mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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