Green Rice with Green Chiles

Long-grain rice absorbs a broth of pureed green chiles, cilantro, and tomatillos, giving you a flavor-packed yet easy green rice side dish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 28 mins
• Total Time: 48 mins
• Calories: 227 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place lettuce, cilantro, green chiles, tomatillos, green onions, and garlic in a blender. Puree, adding enough broth to make 3 cups liquid.

Step 2

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.