Rice with Green Chiles
Elevate your rice game with this vibrant and flavorful Rice with Green Chiles recipe! Featuring tender long-grain white rice infused with the smoky warmth of roasted green chiles, aromatic garlic, and sweet onions, this dish delivers bold flavors in every bite. A splash of fresh lime juice and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro bring a tangy, herbaceous finish, making it the perfect accompaniment to your favorite Tex-Mex dishes or grilled proteins. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe comes together in just 40 minutes, offering a crowd-pleasing side or light meal that's both comforting and refreshing. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or spicing up your weekly meal rotation, this green chile rice is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
- 3 cups water
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 medium green chiles (roasted and peeled)
- 2 units garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and helps keep the rice grains separate after cooking. Set aside.
In a medium pot, combine the water and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Once the water is boiling, stir in the rinsed rice. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15 minutes. Avoid removing the lid while the rice cooks.
While the rice is cooking, prepare the green chile mixture. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Finely chop the roasted green chiles and add them to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring to combine the flavors.
Once the rice is cooked, fluff it gently with a fork and transfer it to the skillet with the chile mixture.
Add lime juice, chopped cilantro, and ground black pepper to the skillet. Toss everything together until the rice is evenly coated with the chile mixture.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice.
Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy as a standalone meal. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
771 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2435 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.0 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.8 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 163 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 806 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
