GREEN RICE WITH GREEN CHILES

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Rice cooked with green chiles, cilantro, and tomatillos. Goes great with fajitas.

Provided by QuantumLeek

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 48m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup chopped romaine lettuce
¾ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
⅓ cup chopped tomatillos
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic
2 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups long-grain rice
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place lettuce, cilantro, green chiles, tomatillos, green onions, and garlic in a blender. Puree, adding enough broth to make 3 cups liquid.
  • Heat oil in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice and saute until opaque, about 5 minutes. Add broth mixture and salt; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender, 18 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 806.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Paulosa Paulosa, O.
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I was disappointed with this green rice recipe. The rice was mushy, and the flavors were bland. I think I might have used too much water, or maybe I didn't cook the rice long enough. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I won't be making this recipe aga


Anarjith Yadv
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This green rice recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the perfect amount of heat. The rice was cooked perfectly, and the flavors were delicious. I would definitely make this recipe again, but I would use a m


Free Side
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I still enjoyed this green rice recipe. The flavors were well-balanced, and the heat from the green chilies was mild. I also liked the addition of the cilantro and lime, which gave the dish a fresh and citrusy fla


Kamrul 00k
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This green rice recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I usually make a big batch of rice on the weekend, and then I use the leftovers to make this dish during the week. It's a quick and easy meal that's always a hit with my family. The rice


Mohin Azam
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I've made this green rice recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish, and it's also delicious served as a main course with a side of beans. The rice is always cooked perfectly, and the flavors


Jasper141
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I'm always looking for new ways to make rice, and this green rice recipe caught my eye. It's so easy to make, and the results are delicious. The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the green chilies add a nice touch of heat. I love the combination of c


Jayden Anthony
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This green rice recipe was easy to make and turned out great! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the green chilies added a nice kick. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Amirtha Wanan
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This green rice recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. The rice was a little dry, and the flavors were a bit muted. I think I would have liked it more if I had used fresh cilantro and lime instead of dried. I might try this


Maluyaxolela ll
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I was disappointed with this green rice recipe. The rice was mushy, and the flavors were bland. I think I might have used too much water, or maybe I didn't cook the rice long enough. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I won't be making this recipe aga


Hasnain Fayyaz
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This green rice recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the perfect amount of heat. The rice was cooked perfectly, and the flavors were delicious. I would definitely make this recipe again, but I would use a m


Asif Khan king good Asif Khan king good
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I still enjoyed this green rice recipe. The flavors were well-balanced, and the heat from the green chilies was mild. I also liked the addition of the cilantro and lime, which gave the dish a fresh and citrusy fla


Sk Alamin11
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This green rice recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I usually make a big batch of rice on the weekend, and then I use the leftovers to make this dish during the week. It's a quick and easy meal that's always a hit with my family. The rice


Sonia Bosri
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I've made this green rice recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. It's a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish, and it's also delicious served as a main course with a side of beans. The rice is always cooked perfectly, and the flavo


Blayd Henry-Martino
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I'm a big fan of Mexican food, and this green rice recipe is one of my favorites. It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious. The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the green chilies add just the right amount of heat. I highly recommen


Kav Indu
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This green rice recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were so vibrant and fresh, and the rice cooked up perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the green chilies, which gave the dish a nice kick. I'll definitely be making this again.