Vegetarian

Arroz Verde

Prep

10 minutes

cook

35 minutes

total

45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 1/3 medium white onion, chopped into large pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 large poblano pepper, seeds removed, cut into pieces
  • 2 tbsp. Spanglish Asadero Taco Seasoning, divided
  • 2 cups vegetable broth, divided
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp. white onion, finely chopped
  • 1cup corn kernels
Taco
Directions
  1. Rinse rice in a colander with cold water. Drain well and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, and poblano pepper. Sauté 2 minutes until onion is translucent. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp. taco seasoning, stir and cook for an additional 1 minute.
  3. Transfer sautéed mixture to a blender. Add 1 cup vegetable broth, spinach, and cilantro. Puree until smooth, set aside.
  4. Heat remaining 1 tbsp. olive oil in the same saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice, sauté until opaque. Add chopped onion, remaining 1 tbsp. taco seasoning. Sauté 3 minutes until rice is toasted.
  5. Stir in corn, green sauce, remaining 1 cup vegetable broth. Cover and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low, simmer for 15 minutes undisturbed.
  7. Remove from heat, keep covered, and let rest for 15minutes.
    NOTE: Resting ensures fluffy rice.
  8. Fluff with fork and then serve immediately. Enjoy!