MEXICAN GREEN RICE

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Make and share this Mexican Green Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Linorama

Categories     White Rice

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 poblano peppers, roasted, seeded, peeled &, chopped
1 jalapeno chile, seeded &, minced
2 cups water
1 cup white rice
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat.
  • Cook& stir onion, garlic& chilis for 5-7 minutes.
  • Add water, parsley, cumin, salt& pepper; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  • Stir in rice, cover, and cook at medium-low for 10-12 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach and cilantro; cook on low until rice is tender (4-5 minutes.) Remove from heat, fluff rice, and let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.5, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 315.8, Carbohydrate 46.7, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 1.4, Protein 5.2

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