Directions:
- Cover the 3 cups of rice in very hot water and set aside to soak for 15 minutes.Drain,and rinse with cold water.Drain the rice again and spread out to dry on a towel or baking sheet for an hour.
- Meanwhile mince 1 onion,mince 4 cloves of the garlic.
- Make the puree for the green rice:Place poblano chiles,1/4 cup cilantro ,and 1/4 cup chicken broth in a blender and puree until smooth.Set aside.
- Make the puree fot the red rice:Place the tomato,1/2 onion,2 cloves of garlic and 1/3 cup chicken broth in a blender and puree until smooth.Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium until hot.Add the rice and cook,stirring,for a mi nute or two.Add the onion and garlic,reduce heat and continue cooking for a couple of minutes,stirring until the rice sounds like sand and the onion is translucent.Remove from heat.
- Place 1/3 of the rice in a medium pot,add 1 stalk of celery,juice of 1/2 lime and 2 cups of chicken broth bring to a boil.When it begins to boil,reduce to a simmer and cover.
- Place 1/3 of the rice in a pot with the green chile puree and cook over medium until the puree is slightly reduced(it helps if the pot is already hot).Add 1/4 cup cilantro,juice of 1/2 lime,and 1 3/4 cups chicken broth.Bring to a boil.When it boils,reduce heat to a simmer,and cover.
- Place the last 1/3 of the rice in a hot pot,add the tomato puree and cook to slightly reduce the tomato sauce.(it helps if the pot is already hot).Add 1 celery stalk,1 sprig parsley,juice of 1/2 lime,and 1 2/3 cups chicken broth.Bring to a boil.When it boils,reduce to a simmer and cover.
- Cook each pot of rice about 20 minutes,or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all of the liquid.Remove from heat.
- Fluff each batch of rice with a fork.Arrange the rice in a large casserole dish ,first a band of red,then white,then green,to resemble the Mexican flag.Garnish with a 1/4 cup of cilantro leaves in the center and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 251.56 Kcal (1053 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 62.22 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 6.91g | 11% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 6.08mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 393.1mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 222.72mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 41.73g | 14% | |
| Sugars | 1.23g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.35g | 5% | |
| Protein | 3.96g | 8% | |
| Vitamin C | 13.7mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 24.8mg | 2% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 122.42 Kcal (513 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 30.28 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 3.36g | 11% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 2.96mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 191.3mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 108.39mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 20.31g | 14% | |
| Sugars | 0.6g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.66g | 5% | |
| Protein | 1.93g | 8% | |
| Vitamin C | 6.7mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 1mg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 12.1mg | 2% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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