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Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice)

Here's how you make Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice)
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  • Servings: 7
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 20m
    • The following recipe serves 7 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 cup poblano chile (minced, fresh or roasted or 1 cup bell pepper, minced, fresh or roasted)
  • 2 cups rice
  • 2 tablespoons oil (olive oil)
  • 1 large onion (sweet onion, finely minced)
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt
  • Fresh ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add garlic and rice; saute for approximately 3 mnutes or until golden.

  • Step 2: To pot add broth, peppers, onions, cumin, salt, pepper. Cover; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook until tender and all the liquid has absorbed (approximately 20 minutes).

  • Step 3: Stir in cilantro and garnish with chopped green onions.

  • Step 4: NOTE: If a smooth texture is preferred, puree the onion and chilis in a little broth before adding to the pot.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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