Arroz con Chipotle

Arroz con Chipotle is a flavorful and smoky Mexican rice dish that features the bold taste of chipotle peppers. This gluten-free recipe brings a comforting warmth and depth of flavor to your table, perfect as a side or main dish.

Ingredients

• Long-grain white rice - 1 cup
• Vegetable broth - 2 cups
• Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce - 2 peppers, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lime - 1, juiced

Steps

1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped onion. Sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in the rinsed rice, chopped chipotle peppers, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently to coat the rice with the oil and spices.
5. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
6. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork, then stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from tomatoes and chipotle peppers.
• Provides dietary fiber which aids in digestion.

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