Side dishe for 6
Arroz Verde
Rice cooks in a poblano, cilantro, onion, and garlic broth to create a fragrant green side dish.
Typical price
$2.29for 4 servings
$0.57 per serving$2.29 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeBudgetSide dishes
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.52Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.43 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 lg poblano pepper
- 2 springs fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp white onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 cups chicken broth divided
- 2 tbsp oil
- salt and black pepper to taste (optional)
Steps
- Chop the poblano, cilantro, onion, and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Cook the poblano in 1 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes.
- Blend the cooked poblano mixture with cilantro, onion, garlic, and 1 cup broth until smooth.
- Toast the rice in the remaining oil in the skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Add the green mixture, remaining broth, salt, and pepper, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
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