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Poblano-Pepper Cilantro Rice PK takes several minutes to prepare.

Poblano-Pepper Cilantro Rice PK takes several minutes to cook.

Poblano-Pepper Cilantro Rice PK makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Poblano-Pepper Cilantro Rice PK are:

1 tbs. + 1 1/2 tsp. vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped white onion
2 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, stemmed, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 tsps. chopped garlic
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. groun cumin (optional)
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 3/4 cups chikcen broth
1 cup long-grain white rice

Here is how you make Poblano-Pepper Cilantro Rice PK:

In a medium saucepan, heat 1 1/2 tsp. of the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and chiles and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, cilantro and parsley, and cook, stirring for 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and transfer to a blender with 1/2 cup of the stock. Process on high speed until smooth.Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the pan over medium heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the puree and cook, stirring, to evaporate most of the liquid, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining stock, stir and cover, and lower the heat to medium-low. Simmer without stirring until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit without stirring for 10-15 min. Fluff with a fork, and serve, garnished with additional cilantro.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PATRUSHKA3.

The nutritional information for Poblano-Pepper Cilantro Rice PK is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 85.5

• Total Fat: 4.0 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 628.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 11.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
• Protein: 1.8 g