Green Rice Pilaf

By dcarriger56

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetables oil
• 1 cup raw long-grain white rice (not converted)
• 1/4 cuo finely chopped white onion
• 2 fresh poblano or Anaheim chilis, roasted, peeled, seeded, deveined, chopped
• 6 thin green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 cloved garlic, minced
• 1/4 salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups shedded queso Chihualua or Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/3 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
• Clantro sprig for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 375F. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add rice. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until rice turns opaque.
2. Add white onion; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in chilies, green onions, garlic, salt and cumin; cook and stir 2o seconds.
3. Stir in broth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is almost tender.
4. Remove skillet from heat. Add 1 cup rice and chopped cilantro; toss lightly to mix. Transfer to greased 1 1/2-quart baking dish; top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
5. Bake uncovered, 15 minutes or until rice is tender and cheese topping is melted. Garnish if desired.