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Arroz Verde

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🌿 Arroz Verde offers a vibrant and fresh take on traditional Mexican rice, packed with herbs and gentle heat.
🍚 This dish is a flavorful and colorful side that’s perfect for complementing any meal with a wholesome, aromatic touch.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice

– 2 stemmed poblano peppers

– 1 stemmed jalapeño

– ½ medium yellow onion

– ½ cup chopped cilantro

– ½ cup chopped parsley

– 2 cloves of garlic

– 2 ¼ cups of chicken broth (divided)

– 4 tablespoons of olive oil

– ¾ teaspoon of kosher salt (plus more to taste)

– 2 tablespoons of lime juice

Instructions

1-Mastering Arroz Verde starts with simple, clear steps that turn basic ingredients into a flavorful Mexican green rice dish. Begin by rinsing 1 ½ cups of long-grain white rice under cold water until it runs clear, which helps remove excess starch for fluffier results.

2-Next, broil the 2 stemmed poblano peppers and 1 stemmed jalapeño on a greased baking sheet for 10 minutes, turning them halfway through for even charring, then let them sit covered for 10 minutes before peeling the skins and removing seeds if you prefer milder spice.

3-Once the peppers are ready, blend them with ½ medium yellow onion, ½ cup chopped cilantro, ½ cup chopped parsley, 2 cloves of garlic, and ¾ cup of chicken broth until you get a smooth green sauce this step is key for that vibrant color and fresh taste.

4-In a pot, toast the rinsed rice in 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until it’s lightly browned, then stir in the pepper mixture and cook for another minute to let the flavors meld.

5-Finally, add the remaining 1 ½ cups of chicken broth and ¾ teaspoon of kosher salt, bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. After cooking, mix in 2 tablespoons of lime juice, fluff with a fork, and let it rest uncovered for 10 minutes before serving.

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Notes

🌶 Remove pepper seeds to adjust the spice level to your preference.
🔥 Toasting the rice before adding the sauce adds a nutty flavor and improves texture.
🥄 Letting the rice rest after cooking helps it finish steaming and enhances fluffiness.

  • 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

Nutrition

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