Mexican Green Rice (arroz verde)

Delicious and fragrant, this Mexican green rice is one of our favorites because it is also budget-friendly and very easy to prepare.

📝 Ingredients

• 7 oz long grain rice (Mexican rice, Basmati, Jasmine, etc.)
• 1 cup corn kernels (optional)
• 1 large poblano pepper (or any other green sweet pepper)
• handful cilantro
• 1/2 small onion
• 1 garlic clove (peeled)
• 3 Tbsp oil (olive, canola, sunflower, etc)
• 2 cups vegetable stock (divided)
• salt (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Wash rice, drain it, and then place it on a plate to dry out.
2. 2Roast poblano pepper, place it in a bag, and leave it to rest for 10 minutes.
3. 3Remove the skin, stem, and seeds of poblano pepper.
4. 4Place roasted poblano, onion, garlic, cilantro, and 1 cup of vegetable stock in a blender.
5. 5Blend until you will have a smooth salsa.
6. 6Heat oil in a cooking pan over medium heat.
7. 7Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly golden.
8. 8Add the green sauce, corn kernels, a pinch of salt, and the remaining stock.
9. 9Mix and cover the pan. Simmer for about 12-15 minutes, depending on how long it takes the rice you used to cook (read notes).
10. 10Once done, fluff the rice with a fork.