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mexican green rice

Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice)

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It’s not just any rice, this rice is made with poblano pepper and is a very popular Mexican Christmas dish.
4.93 from 68 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 poblano peppers
  • 1 cup rice
  • 10-15 sprig cilantro
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 onion
  • 2 cups stock
  • 1 handful spinach
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • olive oil

Instructions
 

  • To begin, wash the poblano peppers well, place them on a tray and roast them in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Flip them over halfway through for a more even roast.
  • Once done, allow to cool slightly so they're easy to handle and peel off any flaky pieces of skin. De-stem and remove the seeds inside.
  • Add them to a blender along with 10-15 sprigs of cilantro, a handful of spinach, 1/2 onion, and 1 garlic clove. Mix well. If the mixture is looking a little dry, add some stock to give it a smoother consistency.
  • Add about 2 tablespoons of oil to a saucepan over a medium heat, then add 1 cup of rice and cook it, stirring continuously for about 2 minutes until the rice becomes translucent and golden in color.
  • Add the blended poblano puree to the rice and stir them together for a couple minutes. Then add 2 cups of vegetable stock, cover and let it cook until all of the liquid is absorbed (about15 minutes),
  • Remove from the heat and leave it to rest for a few minutes.
  • Check for taste and add more salt if necessary.
  • Serve immediately. If you have leftovers you can store them in the fridge in an airtight container.

Enjoy!

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