Green Rice with Poblano Chiles

Ingredients

• 5 poblanos peppers , halved and seeded
• 3.5 cups chicken broth , divided
• 0.5 small onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1.5 cups uncooked white rice
• 1 sprig fresh epazote leaves , Optional
• salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place poblano peppers cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet.

2. 2

   Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Place blackened peppers into a bowl and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Allow peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard skins.

3. 3

   Combine 4 poblano peppers, 1 cup chicken broth, onion, and garlic in a blender; blend until smooth.

4. 4

   Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat and fry the rice, stirring continuously, until evenly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add poblano chile mixture and remaining 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, epazote, and salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until rice is soft and all the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

5. 5

   Slice remaining poblano chile and serve as a garnish with the rice.