Green Rice

By jadedrosie

The milk adds a creaminess in the rice and quells a bit of the heat from a serrano chile

Ingredients

• Heat:
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 1 cup dry rice
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup whole milk
• Puree:
• 2 cups packed fresh spinach/parsley
• 1 cup packed fresh cilantro, stems and leaves
• 2 tbs lime juice
• 2 scallions sliced
• 1 serrano chile, chopped
• salt to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in med saucepan over medium heat. Add oinion, cook 2 minutes. Stir in rice and garlic, cook 1 minutes. Stir in broth and milk, bring to boil. Cover pan and reduce heat to low. Cook rice until tender and liquid is evaporated. DO NOT REMOVE LID FOR 15-20 MINUTES
Puree:
spinach or parsley, cilantro, lime juice, scallions, and serrano in a food processor. Stir mixture into rice and season.