Ancho and Pine Nut Rice Recipe

Name: Ancho and Pine Nut Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups chicken broth; 2 ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup pine nuts; 1 1/2 cups medium-grain rice

Servings: persons

3 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 1/2 cups medium-grain rice

1
Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium-size heavy saucepan over high heat.
2
Add the ancho chiles and remove from the heat.
3
Let stand for 15 minutes, or until the chiles soften.
4
Transfer the chiles and broth to a blender and puree until smooth.
5
Strain into a 4-cup measuring cup to measure 2 3/4 cups (reserve the remaining puree for another use).
6
Add the milk, salt, and pepper and set aside.
7
Melt the butter with the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
8
Add the onion and garlic and saute for 3 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
9
Add the pine nuts and stir for 2 minutes, or until they are golden.
10
Add the rice and stir for 2 minutes, or until it is coated with oil.
11
Add the ancho puree and bring to a boil.
12
Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed.
13
Remove the pan from the heat and let the rice stand for 5 minutes.
14
Then fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

964

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 cups chicken broth, 2 ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded, 1/4 cup whole milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Ancho and Pine Nut Rice falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ancho and Pine Nut Rice

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