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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » Green Chile Rice (10 Minute)

    Green Chile Rice (10 Minute)

    Modified: Jan 27, 2021 · Published: Dec 4, 2019 by Chandice · This post may contain affiliate links · 56 Comments

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    This green chili rice is so flavorful and super simple to make in just 10 minutes. It is sure to become a family favorite! The green chilies and cilantro combined with the red peppers make it the perfect red and green holiday rice. 

    Green Chile rice with cilantro in a green bowl

    Thank you to Maya Kaimal for sponsoring this recipe and GIVEAWAY

    Green Chile Rice

    This delicious dish packs a bunch of flavor in one super quick recipe! I love that it is great as a side dish to your favorite Mexican main dish like our baked bean nachos or great with classic meats like this BEST roast chicken recipe. 

    Or, simply add cooked chicken, pork, beef or beans to the mix and you have a full protein packed one pan meal. We love one pan meals! 

    This dish really couldn’t be easier and even your kids could get in the kitchen and help you make it. We use Maya Kaimal’s Organic Surekha Rice in the Perfectly Plain variety since it is already cooked and we just have to warm it up with a few more ingredients. 

    This rice is fantastic on it’s own, made into this recipe or served up with our vegan tikka masala with roasted vegetables. Organically grown in South India, it’s nutritionally closer to brown rice than white rice because of the ancient technique of ‘parboiling’. The grains get boiled in their husks to lock in nutrients and fiber.

    Holiday Rice

    I love making any kind of rice and beans but during the holidays, this rice is especially festive! It is fun to serve with gluten-free homemade tamales from The Spruce Eats and pozole for a traditional Mexican Christmas dinner. 

    It’s also great when served up with our cream cheese roll ups party pinwheels since they are also speckled with that red and green holiday flair. 

    How to make green Chile rice

    • Start by emptying one package of Maya Kaimal’s Organic Surekha Rice in the Perfectly Plain variety into a medium skillet
    • Add 1 T water
    • Next, add 1 can of diced green chiliesStep by step green Chile rice photos
    • Place 1/4 cup diced, fresh red peppers into the pan with 1-2 tsp. salt (depending on your preference)
    • Add in 1 tsp. cumin and 3 T butter and simmer for 3-5 minutes over medium heat
    • Top with 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese and let melt 1 minute over the rice
    • Serve everything hot with fresh chopped cilantro

    Can you store leftovers easily?

    Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just heat on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving again. 

    Green Chile rice in a. green bowl with cilantro

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    Green Chile Rice

    5 from 7 votes
    This green chili rice is so flavorful and super simple to make in just 10 minutes. It is sure to become a family favorite! The green chilies and cilantro combined with the red peppers make it the perfect red and green holiday rice. 
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    Prep Time: 4 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 6 minutes mins
    Total Time: 10 minutes mins
    Course: side dishes
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Keyword: green chile rice, mexican, rice, side dishes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 250kcal
    Author: Chandice Probst

    Ingredients

    • 8.5 ounces rice
    • 1 tbsp water
    • 1 can diced green chiles
    • 1/4 cup red peppers
    • 1-2 tsp Real Salt
    • 1 tsp cumin
    • 3 tbsp butter
    • 1/2 C cheddar cheese

    Instructions

    • Start by emptying one package of Maya Kaimal's Organic Surekha Rice in the Perfectly Plain variety into a medium skillet
    • Add 1 T water and stir to combine
    • Next, add 1 can of diced green chilies
    • Place 1/4 cup diced, fresh red peppers into the pan with 1-2 tsp. salt (depending on your preference)
    • Add in 1 tsp. cumin and 3 T butter then stir and simmer for 3-5 minutes over medium heat
    • Top with 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese and let melt 1 minute over the rice
    • Serve rice hot with fresh chopped cilantro

    Notes

    Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3 days in the refrigerator. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 506mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 544IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. heather says

      February 18, 2020 at 9:58 pm

      This is something that I have not tried yet and it looks so healthy and some the whole family will love.

      Reply
    2. Cassandra D says

      January 01, 2020 at 4:33 am

      I like the Serve rice hot with fresh chopped cilantro part.

      Reply
    3. Kelsey vinson says

      January 01, 2020 at 3:49 am

      Well for one I love rice!! So many tastes and ways to mix things up.

      Reply
    4. Molly says

      January 01, 2020 at 2:21 am

      I love anything with fresh red peppers.

      Reply
    5. Azeem Isaahaque says

      December 31, 2019 at 10:03 pm

      I like that this recipe is simple.

      Reply
    6. elicia p says

      December 31, 2019 at 9:58 pm

      Its so simple. That is the best part of it,

      Reply
    7. Danielle Wood says

      December 31, 2019 at 7:39 pm

      I love how easy it is and it would be a recipe my kids would love

      Reply
    8. cyndi br says

      December 31, 2019 at 6:59 pm

      it has the right flavors added to the rice

      Reply
    9. Kayla Klontz says

      December 31, 2019 at 4:44 pm

      I just love rice, one of my favorite foods.

      Reply
    10. Erin says

      December 31, 2019 at 4:38 am

      Rice is basically a food group for my husband so he’d love this.

      Reply
    11. Bridgett Wilbur says

      December 31, 2019 at 1:52 am

      This sounds so good I can’t wait to try it. It sounds quick and easy and yummy.

      Reply
    12. GINA BLADES says

      December 30, 2019 at 8:06 pm

      I love that it has diced green chiles.

      Reply
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