Corn, Poblano Rice:

The FoodieBride's recipe.

Grilled Corn and Poblano Rice


A lighter, fresher take on Mexican rice.

Ingredients
1 ear of corn
1 poblano pepper
2 Tbsp + 1/2 tsp olive oil, divided
1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
1 cup white or brown rice (not instant)
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 tsp cumin
2 Tbsp lime juice
Salt
Pepper
Instructions
Heat grill to high. Remove all but the inner most layer of corn husk and rinse with water. Place on the grill and roast, turning when kernels begin to blacken. Remove from the grill and cut kernels from the cob when cool enough to handle.
Heat broiler. Rub poblano pepper with 1/2 tsp olive oil and broil until skin is completely blackened (~5 minutes per side).
Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet that has a lid (I use non-stick). Add onions and rice, stirring occasionally until onions begin to brown. Add garlic and stir, cooking another minute.
Add chicken broth and cumin. Turn the heat down to medium-low and cook covered, until liquid has been absorbed. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Serve warm.
Servings: 4
Cook time: 20 minutes

Cilantro Couscous:

1 ½ c. Quick cooking Couscous
2 ¼ c. Water
1 Lime – zested and juiced
½ c. Cilantro – chopped
1 T. Olive Oil
Salt TT

In a medium sauce pan bring water and lime juice to a boil then turn off heat – add couscous to the pot and cover. Let stand for 5 minutes to let the couscous absorb all the liquid. Fluff couscous with a fork and mix in cilantro, lime zest, olive oil and salt. Serve in a warm dish.

Cilantro Rice:

1 c. uncooked rice (long-grain, white rice)
1 tsp. butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
1 can (15 oz) vegetable broth
1 cup water
squeeze of lime juice
Pinch of sugar
Handfull of fresh chopped cilantro


In a a saucepan combine rice, butter, garlic, 2 teaspoons of lime juice, broth and water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook on low 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender. Remove from heat. In a small bowl combine lime juice, sugar and cilantro. Pour over hot cooked rice and mix in as you fluff the rice.