Poblano Chile Green Rice
Poblano Chile Green Rice blends tender white rice with roasted poblano peppers, garlic, and epazote for a gently smoky, herbaceous flavor. Cooked in rich chicken broth, it’s fluffy and aromatic with a mild heat that complements grilled meats or tacos. Serve it as a vibrant side for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook33 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Poblano Chile Green Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Arrange the poblano peppers cut-side down on the prepared sheet.
- 2
Broil until the pepper skins are blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the charred peppers to a bowl and seal tightly with plastic wrap. Let them steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Peel off and discard the skins.
- 3
Place 4 poblano peppers, 1 cup chicken broth, the onion, and the garlic in a blender; blend until smooth.
- 4
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat and fry the rice, stirring constantly, until evenly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the poblano chile mixture and the remaining 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, epazote, and salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 5
Slice the remaining poblano chile and use it as a garnish for the rice.
- Calories 422.52 kcal High 21%
- Protein 14.19 g Good Source 28%
- Carbohydrate 70.65 g 26%
- Total Fat 9.77 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.8 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 16.43 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 783.11 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 4.82 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 5.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 54.27 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.64 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 513.77 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 81.69 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 114.11 mg Good Source 127%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Poblano Chile Green Rice is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 53 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Epazote, Garlic, and Onion. Each serving provides about 422.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Poblano Chile Green Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Epazote, Garlic, Onion, Poblano Pepper. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Poblano Chile Green Rice?
- About 53 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 33 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 422.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Poblano Chile Green Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Poblano Chile Green Rice healthy?
- Poblano Chile Green Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 422.52 calories and 14.19 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 783.11 mg (34% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.8 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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