Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice) Recipe

Name: Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice) Recipe
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 large poblano chile, chopped (about 1 cup); 1/2 cup chopped white onion (from 1 small onion); 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 4 cups water; 5 ounces baby spinach; 2 (8.8-oz.) pkg. pre-cooked microwavable rice (such as Uncle Ben’s Original Ready Rice); 1 ounce queso fresco (fresh Mexican cheese), crumbled (about 1/4 cup)

Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice) Recipe was pinched from <a href="https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/arroz-verde-recipe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.southernliving.com.</a>

"This 15-minute side dish will brighten up any plate. This recipe is kicked up with Southwestern flair that’s a little smoky from the cumin and poblano chile. Instead of instant Spanish rice, try this recipe the next time your family is craving fajitas, tacos, or enchiladas...."

INGREDIENTS

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3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

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1 large poblano chile, chopped (about 1 cup)

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1/2 cup chopped white onion (from 1 small onion)

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2 garlic cloves, chopped

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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

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1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish

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1 teaspoon kosher salt

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1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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4 cups water

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5 ounces baby spinach

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2 (8.8-oz.) pkg. pre-cooked microwavable rice (such as Uncle Ben’s Original Ready Rice)

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1 ounce queso fresco (fresh Mexican cheese), crumbled (about 1/4 cup)

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