Green Rice

Submitted by James Craig

"This recipe was found in the "Cooking Light" magazine. If you enjoy tomatillos, you will enjoy this."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 6 large tomatillos (about 3/4 lb)
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1⁄3 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 4 teaspoons minced seeded jalapeno peppers
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1⁄4 cups uncooked long grain rice

directions

1. Discard husks and stems from the tomatillos.
2. Cook the tomatillos in boiling water in a medium saucepan for 4 minutes or until soft; drain.
3. Combine the tomatillos and 2 teaspoons water in a blender and process until smooth.
4. Pour the tomatillo mixture into a 4 cup glass measure, and add enough water to mixture to measure 2& 1/2 cups.
5. Combine the tomatillo mixture, cilantro, jalapeno, salt and garlic in a saucepan, and bring to a boil.
6. Add rice; cover mixture, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
7. Remove from heat, and fluff with fork.

Reviews

[Amy Jean Paquet]

I made mine a little differently... I browned sausage, with the brown function, in the pressure cooker. Once cooked, I added water, tomatillos, jalapeños (roughly chopped), and garlic. Once softened, I used an immersion blender to puree everything, added cilantro, seasonings, juice of 1/2 lime, then rice, and used the pressure cooker to finish. Once done, I fluffed and blended it, replaced the lid, and let it sit while finishing dinner. perfect! And took 10 minutes total!!! :) Served with black beans, fresh tomatoes, fresh jalapeño, avocado, salsa, sour cream, and lettuce cups :)

 

[Shannon Renee]

I suggest using canned tomatillos so you don't have cook them down or food process them. This rice goes really well with fish tacos.

 

[jane49423]

Needed to use some of my CSA veggies and this was a great way to use a few tomatillos and jalepeno

 

[debster928]

We loved this rice. I used one whole jalapeno. At the end, I added the squeeze of lime and a handful of fresh, chopped tomatoes. Delicious and has lots of flavor.

 

[Nose5775]

This was very good. I agree that a squeeze of lime (or lemon, because I was out of lime) juice made all the difference. In fact, I'd recommend not leaving it out.