Mexican Green Rice
Fluffy, vibrant green rice made with cilantro, poblano, onion, and garlic. A fragrant one-pan side that pairs perfectly with any Mexican dish.
Equipment
- 1 | Blender |
- 1 | Large skillet or wok | with lid
- 1 | Spatula or spoon |
Ingredients
- 1.5 | cups | long-grain white rice |
- 1 | | poblano pepper |
- 1 | cup | fresh cilantro |
- 0.5 | | white onion |
- 2 | | garlic cloves |
- 2 | cups | water |
- 2 | tbsp | oil |
- 1 | tsp | salt |
Instructions
- Blend poblano, cilantro, onion, garlic, and water until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add rice and toast 3–4 minutes until lightly golden.
- Pour the green mixture over the rice and stir.
- Add salt and stir once more.
- Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15–18 minutes.
- Remove from heat and rest covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days.
Reheat with a splash of water to restore moisture.
Long-grain rice gives the best fluffy texture.
Adjust salt to taste after cooking.
Reheat with a splash of water to restore moisture.
Long-grain rice gives the best fluffy texture.
Adjust salt to taste after cooking.