Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice) Recipe

Name: Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
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.
2
Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the rice and stir to coat all the grains. Cook, stirring for about 2 minutes more.
3
Add the ingredients from the blender to the rice and stir two more minutes, to incorporate well.
4
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.
5
Turn the heat off and stir in the lime juice, making sure it's evenly dispersed.

946

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 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, and more.

Yes, Arroz Verde (Mexican Green 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.

Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice)

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