Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice)

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups chicken broth or water (i highly recommend broth)
• 2 coarsley chopped poblano peppers, stems and seeds removed
• 1 coarsley chopped jalapeno, stem and seeds removed
• 2 chopped scallions or green onions
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled, and finely chopped
• 2 cups parboiled rice, uncooked
• 1 lime, juice of

Directions

1. 1

   Place the peppers, scallions, parsley, cilantro, garlic, and salt in a food processor and process until smooth. Add a little water if needed.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the rice and stir to coat all the grains. Cook, stirring for about 2 minutes more.

3. 3

   Add the ingredients from the blender to the rice and stir two more minutes, to incorporate well.

4. 4

   Add the chicken broth or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Turn the heat off and stir in the lime juice, making sure it's evenly dispersed.