MEXICAN GREEN RICE(VEGETARIAN)

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Use the leftovers, if there are any, for filling summer vegetables, such as tomatoes, peppers, and squash. Add a little crumbled queso fresco or feta to the top and bake. Adapted from Deborah Madison's Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone cookbook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 50m

Yield 3-4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups vegetable stock (or water)
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1/2 white onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, large stems removed
1 tablespoon fresh oregano (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
5 tablespoons fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup long grain brown rice (or white rice)
3 anaheim green chilies, roasted (or New Mexican chiles)
5 mint leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Simmer the stock with the celery, onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, and 2 tbls. of the cilantro until the celery is tender, about 5 minutes. Puree in a blender or food processor and return it to the pan. Season to taste with salt.
  • Heat the oil in a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, for a few minutes, until clear and pale gold. Add the warm stock and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat for 20-25 minutes(if using white rice, let cook 15 minutes). Let stand for 5-10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, peel, seed, and chop the chiles. Add them to the pan along with the remaining cilantro and the mint. Gently fluff them into the rice with a fork.
  • Variation with Peas:.
  • Add 1 cup fresh or frozen peas while the rice is standing. The heat of the rice should cook the peas.

Victoria Bass
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I will definitely try this recipe again with some modifications.


Aa Dd
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The rice was a bit dry, but the flavors were good.


Mireille Fadi
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste.


Razia Parween
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I highly recommend this recipe. The Mexican Green Rice was amazing!


Katy Shively
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This recipe is a keeper! The Mexican Green Rice was delicious and everyone at my dinner party loved it.


juan santiago
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Loved this recipe! The Mexican Green Rice was so flavorful and easy to make. I added a bit of extra spice and it was perfect.


Hannah Lanquaye
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This was a great recipe! The Mexican Green Rice was flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Hossain Miah
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The Mexican Green Rice was a perfect side dish for my tacos. The flavors were well-balanced and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Jato waa
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I loved the vibrant green color of the rice and the zesty flavor of the salsa verde. I will definitely be making this again.


SHRYESThA CHAND
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I'm not usually a fan of vegetarian dishes, but this Mexican Green Rice recipe changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures was incredible. The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked.


MDMofijul Islam
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This Mexican Green Rice recipe was a hit! The flavors were amazing and the rice cooked perfectly. I added a bit of extra cilantro and lime juice, and it was perfect. Will definitely be making this again soon.