Three-Chili Rice

Name: Three-Chili Rice
Ingredients: 2 large poblano chilies*; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeno chili; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice; 2 2/3 cups canned low-salt chicken broth; 6 tablespoons crushed tomatoes with added puree; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 cups frozen petite peas, thawed; 6 tablespoons chopped green onions; *Fresh green chilies, often called pasillas; available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.

15 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

2 large poblano chilies*
6 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeno chili
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
2 2/3 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
6 tablespoons crushed tomatoes with added puree
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups frozen petite peas, thawed
6 tablespoons chopped green onions
*Fresh green chilies, often called pasillas; available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.

Directions

1

Char poblano chilies over gas flame or under broiler until blackened on all sides.
2

Enclose in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes.
3

Peel, seed and chop poblanos.
4

Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over low heat.
5

Add poblanos and next 6 ingredients.
6

Cover pan; cook until onion softens, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
7

Add rice; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8

Add broth, crushed tomatoes and salt.
9

Bring just to boil.
10

Reduce heat to low, cover pan and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
11

Mix in peas and green onions.
12

Remove from heat.
13

Cover; let stand 10 minutes.
14

Fluff rice with fork and serve.