Name: Vibrant Green Poblano Rice Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 33 min
Total time: 1 h 13 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 5 poblano peppers, halved and seeded; 3.5 cups chicken broth, divided; 0.5 small onion, roughly chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1.5 cups uncooked white rice, long grain or medium grain; 1 sprig fresh epazote leaves; Salt to taste

Rice Side Dish

Green Rice with Poblano Chiles

Sep 4, 2025
by Adriel Toy
- 3.0 / 5 ( 1 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

20 mins
COOK TIME

33 mins
TOTAL TIME

1 hrs 13 mins
SERVING

4 People
VIEWS

3

Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico with this Green Rice, a delightful side dish where fluffy rice is infused with the smoky essence of poblano chiles, creating a beautiful emerald hue and a uniquely savory taste.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

5 poblano peppers, halved and seeded

3.5 cups chicken broth, divided

0.5 small onion, roughly chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1.5 cups uncooked white rice, long grain or medium grain

1 sprig fresh epazote leaves

Salt to taste

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

63 g
Cholesterol

4 mg
Fiber

4 g
Protein

8 g
Saturated Fat

1 g
Sodium

895 mg
Sugar

3 g
Fat

8 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Prepare Poblano Peppers: Position an oven rack 6 inches from the broiler and preheat. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place poblano peppers cut-side down on the baking sheet.

02

Step

Broil Peppers: Broil the peppers until the skin is blackened and blistered (5-8 minutes). Immediately transfer the peppers to a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Allow them to steam as they cool (about 20 minutes). This makes it easier to peel off the skins. Remove and discard the skins.

03

Step

Blend Base: Combine 4 peeled poblano peppers, 1 cup of chicken broth, chopped onion, and minced garlic in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.

04

Step

Toast Rice: Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and stir continuously until evenly browned (3-5 minutes). This toasting step enhances the rice's nutty flavor.

05

Step

Simmer Rice: Add the blended poblano mixture, remaining 2 1/2 cups of chicken broth, epazote sprig, and salt to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed (20-25 minutes).

06

Step

Garnish & Serve: Thinly slice the remaining peeled poblano chile. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with the sliced poblano before serving.

For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
If epazote is unavailable, a pinch of dried oregano can be substituted, though the flavor will be slightly different.
Adjust the amount of salt according to your preference.
Leftover green rice can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.

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