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Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice) + Video

My recipe for Arroz Verde, otherwise known as Mexican green rice, is bursting with flavor thanks to green chiles and cilantro!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 326 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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

% 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.