Best Arroz Verde Mexican Green Rice Recipes

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ARROZ VERDE (MEXICAN GREEN RICE)



Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice) image

Nice Mexican twist on boring old rice. If you can't find parboiled rice at your grocery store, long-grain rice may be substituted, but just won't be quite as yummy.

Provided by Melanie2590

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 27m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/2 cups chicken broth or 3 1/2 cups water
2 coarsley chopped poblano peppers, stems and seeds removed
1 coarsley chopped jalapeno, stem and seeds removed
2 chopped scallions or 2 green onions
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled, chopped
2 cups parboiled rice or 2 cups brown rice, uncooked
1 lime, juice of

Steps:

  • Place the peppers, scallions, parsley, cilantro, garlic, and salt (if using chicken stock, reduce amount of salt to 1 tsp) in a food processor and process until smooth. Add a little water if needed.
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the rice and stir to coat all the grains. Cook, stirring for about 2 minutes more.
  • Add the ingredients from the blender to the rice and stir two more minutes, to incorporate well.
  • Add the chicken broth or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Turn the heat off and stir in the lime juice, making sure it's evenly dispersed.

ARROZ VERDE (MEXICAN GREEN RICE)



Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice) image

Original recipes comes from The Complete Book of Mexican Cooking, however I've made some adjustments (of course)! I prefer the roasted chiles but fresh chopped chiles can be used. If a smooth texture rice is preferred see note at bottom of instructions.

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories     Mexican

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup poblano chiles (fresh or roasted) or 1 cup bell pepper, minced (fresh or roasted)
2 cups rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large sweet onion, finely minced
1 garlic clove, crushed
4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
1 teaspoon cumin
salt
fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onion

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add garlic and rice; saute for approximately 3 mnutes or until golden.
  • To pot add broth, peppers, onions, cumin, salt, pepper.
  • Cover; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook until tender and all the liquid has absorbed (approximately 20 minutes).
  • Stir in cilantro and garnish with chopped green onions.
  • NOTE: If a smooth texture is preferred, puree the onion and chilis in a little broth before adding to the pot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.8, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 4.9, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 5.2

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