How to Make Green Rice with Poblano Chiles - A Step-by-Step Guide

Green rice with poblano chiles is a delicious and savory dish that brings together the flavors of tender rice, earthy poblano chiles, and fresh herbs. This recipe is a wonderful way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet while still enjoying a flavorful and satisfying meal. Whether you're looking to impress dinner guests or simply want to add some excitement to your weeknight dinner routine, green rice with poblano chiles is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection.

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Ingredients

  • 5 poblano peppers, halved and seeded
  • 3 ½ cups chicken broth, divided
  • ½ small onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
  • 1 sprig fresh epazote leaves (Optional)
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 33 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 13 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place poblano peppers cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Place blackened peppers into a bowl and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Allow peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard skins.
  • Combine 4 poblano peppers, 1 cup chicken broth, onion, and garlic in a blender; blend until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat and fry the rice, stirring continuously, until evenly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add poblano chile mixture and remaining 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, epazote, and salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until rice is soft and all the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Slice remaining poblano chile and serve as a garnish with the rice.
  • Nutrition

    357 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 895mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 63g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 78mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 339mg