Green Rice Recipe

Name: Green Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 recipe Tomatillo Salsa, recipe follows; 6 Poblano chiles, roasted, peeled and seeded; 5 Romaine lettuce leaves; 2 bunches cilantro, stems and leaves; 4 scallions, white and green parts; 6 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/2 cup cold water; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 cups long-grain rice, rinsed; 1 pound tomatillos, husked, washed and cut into quarters; 2 - 4 large jalapeno chiles, stemmed, seeded if desired and roughly chopped; 1/2 cup cold water; 1/2 medium onion, cut in half; 2 bunches cilantro, stems and leaves; 2 teaspoons salt

Servings: persons

1 recipe Tomatillo Salsa, recipe follows
6 Poblano chiles, roasted, peeled and seeded
5 Romaine lettuce leaves
2 bunches cilantro, stems and leaves
4 scallions, white and green parts
6 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup cold water
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 cups long-grain rice, rinsed
1 pound tomatillos, husked, washed and cut into quarters
2 - 4 large jalapeno chiles, stemmed, seeded if desired and roughly chopped
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 medium onion, cut in half
2 bunches cilantro, stems and leaves
2 teaspoons salt

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Pour the tomatillo salsa into a food processor or a blender.
3
Add the Poblano chiles, lettuce leaves, cilantro, scallions, garlic, water and salt and process until liquified.
4
Set aside.
5
In a medium skillet heat vegetable oil over medium-low heat.
6
Add rice, stirring constantly, until golden and crackling, about five minutes.
7
Pour in the reserved green puree and stir to combine.
8
Transfer to a 4-quart baking dish, cover with foil and bake until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 30 - 35 minutes.
9
Stir with a fork and serve hot.
10
In blender place tomatillos, jalapenos and water.
11
Puree until just chunky.
12
Add remaining ingredients and puree about 2 minutes more, or until no large chunks remain.
13
This salsa keeps in the refrigerator, in a covered container, about 3 days.

901

kcal

Calories

Fat

168

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 recipe Tomatillo Salsa, recipe follows, 6 Poblano chiles, roasted, peeled and seeded, 5 Romaine lettuce leaves, 2 bunches cilantro, stems and leaves, and more.

Yes, Green Rice falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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.

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