Green Rice Pilaf Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyServings3
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Vegetable oil2 Tablespoon
 Long grain rice1 Cup (16 tbs), uncooked
 1/4 cup chopped white onion
 Poblano2
 6 thin green onions, sliced
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm)
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon
 Cumin1/4 Teaspoon
 Chicken broth1 3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Shredded monterey jack cheese1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cilantro1/3 Cup (16 tbs), chopped

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the rice; cook for 2 minutes or until rice is opaque, stirring constantly.
Add the white onion; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add the chiles, green onions, garlic, salt and cumin; cook for 20 seconds, stirring constantly.
Stir in the chicken broth.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until rice is almost tender.
Remove from heat.
Stir in 1 cup of the cheese and the cilantro.
Toss lightly to mix.
Remove to a greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
Top with the remaining cheese.
Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until browned and bubbly.
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