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Peruvian Green Chicken with Rice and Quinoa Recipe (Arroz con Pollo Verde)

April 15, 2013 by Jeanette 176 Comments

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This Peruvian Green Chicken with Rice and Quinoa is a healthy and hearty one pot meal.
Peruvian Green Chicken with Rice and Quinoa © Jeanette's Healthy Living
Spring time is probably the busiest time of year for our family, so one pot meals are the perfect solution for a no-fuss dinner. Chicken and rice is a classic one-pot combination in all different cultures (China, Japan, India, Spain, Portugal, West Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Cajun) and I consider it pure comfort food. Today’s recipe for Peruvian Green Chicken with Rice and Quinoa (Arroz con Pollo Verde) is just one variation, spiced with lots of fresh cilantro and cumin, and made a bit healthier with the addition of quinoa and some extra vegetables.

Both chicken and rice absorb flavors well, which makes them the perfect canvas for different herbs and spices. I chose boneless skinless chicken thighs because they don’t dry out as easily as chicken breast, and a combination of white quinoa and RiceSelect™ Jasmati® Rice, a long grain American grown jasmine rice, similar to aromatic Thai jasmine rice. Although I like the chewy texture of brown rice, my kids like white rice, so we compromised, combining fragrant Jasmati rice and white quinoa (high in fiber and protein).

I’ve been intrigued by Peruvian food following a meal at a local Peruvian restaurant. The restaurant is located in a little strip mall across the parking lot from a large electronics store, and next to an Indian grocery store, not in a very central location, and easily missed by the ordinary person. As a foodie, I’m always on the lookout for interesting cuisines, especially inexpensive good eats. This restaurant won’t win any awards for decor, but the prices were very affordable and the menu had lots to choose from, including ceviches, fresh snapper (my friend ordered this and it came with head and tail), and Saltado de Mariscos (Sauteed shrimp, squid, scungilli, mussels, octopus, crab, onions and tomatoes).

As soon as we were seated, a bowl of Peruvian green chili sauce and a basket of bread were placed on our table – the sauce is a “secret recipe.” Of course when anyone tells me it’s a “secret recipe,” I need to find out what that is. I’ve been looking for this “secret” green sauce recipe for weeks and have come across a few variations. It’s basically a cilantro sauce spiced with fresh jalapeno peppers, made creamy with a bit of mayonnaise. Some recipes I came across for this green chili sauce added lettuce leaves to it. The waitress at the restaurant would only tell us that it was actually quite healthy. Hmm…perhaps because it’s made with vegetables?
Peruvian Green Chicken with Rice and Quinoa © Jeanette's Healthy Living
I came across today’s recipe for Peruvian Green Chicken with Rice (Arroz con Pollo Verde) and the elusive Green Chili Sauce (Aji Verde) in a cookbook at our local library, Peruvian Cookbook A Beginner’s Guide. Although this dish is traditionally made with white rice, I decided to bump up the nutrition in this dish by using half white quinoa (quinoa actually originated in the Andean region of Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Colombia 3000 to 4000 years ago), and half Jasmati rice (my kids are not huge fans of quinoa, so I “hid” the quinoa in this dish). I also added some chopped cabbage and increased the amount of vegetables in the recipe. The original recipe said to add beer after the dish is cooked, which seemed odd to me, so I used some beer as cooking liquid for the rice and quinoa.

As I was in a rush for dinner the night I made this, I cooked the vegetables and chicken briefly on the stove top before throwing everything into my rice cooker…I had to run to the train station to pick up one of the boys who had just returned from a college trip. The rice cooker is a great appliance to have if you want a meal that can cook without any watching over. We walked in the door and I whizzed up the Green Chili Sauce – dinner was ready in just a few minutes.
Peruvian Green Chicken with Rice and Quinoa © Jeanette's Healthy Living
The Green Chili Sauce (Aji Verde) is well worth making – in my view, it makes this dish – the bright flavors and spice bring this simple chicken and rice dish to a different level. I’ll be ordering my own copy of this beginner’s Peruvian cookbook – it’s for a good cause (in support of eradicating poverty in Peru) and a great introduction to Peruvian cuisine.

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A Healthier Peruvian Green Chicken with Rice and Quinoa (Arroz con Pollo Verde)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 597 kcal

Ingredients

Green Chili Sauce (Aji Verde)

  • 1 bunch cilantro leaves and stems
  • 1-2 jalapenos seeded (use more or less depending on how spicy the peppers are)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup water plus more as needed to reach desired consistency
  • 3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise
  • a squeeze of fresh lemon juice

Peruvian Green Chicken with Rice (Arroz con Pollo Verde)

  • 1 bunch cilantro leaves and stems
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 1/4 pound boneless chicken thighs cut into 2" pieces
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped (~ 1 cup)
  • 1 cup cabbage chopped
  • 1 cup jasmine rice or other long grain rice
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup beer
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas

Instructions

Green Chili Sauce (Aji Verde)

  1. Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and puree. Add more water as needed to reach desired consistency.

Peruvian Green Chicken with Rice (Arroz con Pollo Verde)

  1. Place cilantro and water in food processor or blender and puree. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss together chicken pieces, ground cumin, salt and pepper.
  3. Heat oil in a large sauté pan on medium heat. Add chicken and cook, turning pieces over to brown on both sides. Set aside.
  4. Add garlic, onion, red peppers and carrots to pan. Sauté for 3 minutes until softened. Add cabbage and sauté another minute.
  5. Rinse rice and quinoa well (at least 3 times); drain. Place rice and quinoa in a rice cooker. Add beer, water, chicken, pureed cilantro and vegetables. Cook on white rice setting. Add peas and close rice cooker; let stand for a few minutes; toss peas into rice/quinoa.
  6. Serve with Green Chili Sauce.

Recipe Notes

Adapted from Peruvian Cookbook A Beginner's Guide.

Nutrition Facts
A Healthier Peruvian Green Chicken with Rice and Quinoa (Arroz con Pollo Verde)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 597 Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 94mg31%
Sodium 250mg11%
Potassium 602mg17%
Carbohydrates 53g18%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 4401IU88%
Vitamin C 41mg50%
Calcium 53mg5%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    April 15, 2013 at 10:20 am

    Looks absolutely scrumptious! Please pass me the bowl!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      April 15, 2013 at 11:23 am

      Thanks Brian – the green sauce is the best!

      Reply
  2. Ann Dunaway Teh @ Nourish & Flourish says

    April 15, 2013 at 10:49 am

    This looks wonderful! And just in time for this week’s menu plan. Cumin is one of my favorite spices that I use all sorts of ways. Smoked paprika is becoming another favorite spice for my meals too. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      April 15, 2013 at 11:26 am

      Thanks Ann – cumin and smoked paprika go together so well.

      Reply
      • ann dunaway teh says

        April 17, 2013 at 11:22 pm

        I do have a question in reading back over recipe, is there cilantro in the chicken as well or just the sauce? The recipe lists it both places but I don’t see instructions on what to do with it after pureeing with a little bit of water. Thanks!

        Reply
        • Jeanette says

          April 18, 2013 at 12:10 am

          Hi Ann, the cilantro is used in both the chicken and the sauce. One bunch of cilantro is used for the sauce, and another bunch is used for the chicken.

          Reply
          • Kim says

            April 18, 2013 at 2:55 pm

            Jeanette,

            What do you do with the cilantro for the chicken? It says to set it aside and I cannot figure out where to add it 😮

            Thanks so much 🙂

          • Jeanette says

            April 18, 2013 at 3:24 pm

            Hi Kim, thanks for the catch! The cilantro puree goes in when the rice, chicken and vegetables are all mixed together just before cooking it all together. I’ve fixed the recipe text. Thank you!

  3. Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says

    April 15, 2013 at 11:30 am

    What a great dinner idea!

    Reply
  4. Diane {Created by Diane} says

    April 15, 2013 at 11:46 am

    Sounds so delicious and looks wonderful Jeanette.

    Reply
  5. Diane {Created by Diane} says

    April 15, 2013 at 11:47 am

    I tweeted https://twitter.com/createdbydiane/status/323824831411933184

    Reply
  6. Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says

    April 15, 2013 at 12:25 pm

    Looks delicious! I love that you included a recipe for the green chili sauce, too. I can see myself slathered that on everything this summer… mostly grilled meats!

    Reply
  7. Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says

    April 15, 2013 at 12:25 pm

    *slathering (oops!)

    Reply
  8. Elena says

    April 15, 2013 at 1:50 pm

    I like to spice up my meals by using different herbs and spices

    Reply
  9. Elena says

    April 15, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/323855989424148480

    Reply
  10. Lisa Brown says

    April 15, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    I like to spice up meals by having something hot and spicy once and a while like chili and rice.
    jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  11. Lisa Brown says

    April 15, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    2nd entry tweet – https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/323870752728313856
    jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  12. :D says

    April 15, 2013 at 4:56 pm

    How would you change the cooking time if I wanted to use brown rice instead of white rice?

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      April 15, 2013 at 7:02 pm

      Brown rice can sometimes take twice as long to cook as white rice, so you might try cooking the brown rice halfway before adding all the rest of the ingredients; otherwise the chicken and quinoa will be overcooked.

      Reply
  13. EA-The Spicy RD says

    April 15, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    So excited to see this recipe! When we lived in Falls Church, VA, there was a “fast food” Peruvian chicken restaurant that we would go to from time to time, and I think this is the green sauce they served. Love this sauce! Can’t wait to try this recipe-everything about ti looks delicious!

    Reply
  14. Mami2jcn says

    April 15, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    I like to use Cumin and Saffron. I love your recipe!

    Reply
  15. Kelly D says

    April 15, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    I like to spice up family meals by creating different veggie dishes by trying veggies and spices that are new to my kids. I would like to use Jasmati rice in stuffed peppers served over tomato sauce.

    Reply
  16. Mami2jcn says

    April 15, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/323915514525147136

    Reply
  17. Kelly D says

    April 15, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/323915717030342657

    Reply
  18. Kris says

    April 15, 2013 at 5:51 pm

    This looks delicious! Cant wait to try it! We love to spice things up with home-grown jalapeños! I put them in almost everything! I also like to use crushed red pepper.q

    Reply
  19. Cathy Truman says

    April 15, 2013 at 5:55 pm

    I like to use all kinds of peppers and fresh herbs to spice up our food.

    Reply
  20. Reener Grant says

    April 15, 2013 at 6:09 pm

    I have two boys ages 14 & 8 and once a week either boys gets to choose a recipe from any region of the world. They uses the Internet, cook books or magazine on hand then we shop for the ingredients and they participate in the preparation of the dish. They learn about different cuisine and ways to spice up our everyday meal.

    Reply
  21. Margaret Smith says

    April 15, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    My favorite way to spice up meals is by adding lots of spices. I also like to make meals that are mixed in with different items like rice, chicken & veggies, mixed together.

    Reply
  22. Margaret Smith says

    April 15, 2013 at 6:57 pm

    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/323932937852686337

    Reply
  23. Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says

    April 15, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    This looks delicious–and so perfect for springtime! Last summer I had an over-abundance of poblano peppers from my garden, so I roasted and froze them. We love stirring them into soups and sauces to add a little kick!

    Reply
  24. Jessica To says

    April 15, 2013 at 8:15 pm

    I use seasonings to spice up my meals. I would use this to spice up my chicken and rice stirfry.

    Reply
  25. Stephanie V. says

    April 15, 2013 at 8:38 pm

    haven’t tried but

    ENGLAND

    LAYERED RICE PUDDING sounds lovely!

    currently spice up our meals by making ethnic dishes in addition to our staples

    Reply
  26. Ann H. says

    April 15, 2013 at 9:22 pm

    MMMM, looks good! I spice things up by cooking with jalepeno peppers, and using sriacha sauce.

    Reply
  27. Kelly @ Life made Sweeter says

    April 15, 2013 at 9:31 pm

    Wow, this looks fantastic Jeanette! I love the combination of flavors in this rice/quinoa dish and that green sauce sounds amazing! I’m pinning this for sure, thanks Jeanette:)

    Reply
  28. HilLesha says

    April 15, 2013 at 10:16 pm

    I’d use it in a casserole. 🙂

    Reply
  29. Tamar says

    April 15, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    yum. Rice is a great side dish for spicy foods, keeping the heat a little lower! It’s great for indian and southern fare. Tonight I had rice with jambalaya.

    Reply
  30. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    April 16, 2013 at 1:16 am

    “Of course when anyone tells me it’s a “secret recipe,” I need to find out what that is.” Yes me too! Sounds like you figured out the secret!

    Reply
  31. Jacob LaFountaine says

    April 16, 2013 at 2:06 am

    Try to find new recipes online

    Reply
  32. Carolyn says

    April 16, 2013 at 6:29 am

    Looks amazing, Jeanette! A great way to use the rice.

    Reply
  33. Carolyn G says

    April 16, 2013 at 9:20 am

    I would use it for dinner with a curry dish.

    Reply
  34. Adrienne Gordon says

    April 16, 2013 at 9:59 am

    we like to use fresh herbs to spice up dishes.

    Reply
  35. Denise S says

    April 16, 2013 at 10:10 am

    We often have seasoned fries.

    Reply
  36. Jillian C says

    April 16, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    I am Peruvian, so it makes me happy to see recipes that are inspired by Peruvian cuisine and flavors! If you like Aji Verde sauce, I would recommend getting some Aji Amarillo peppers. They are very hard to find fresh, but most Latin grocery stores will carry them jarred or canned whole, or blended to a paste. The flavor is uniquely spicy and wonderful! My grandmother would often have the paste on the table as a condiment. Besides use in traditional Peruvian recipes, I often use the paste to spice up my everyday cooking. I recently added some in to my deviled egg mixture and they came out delicious.

    Reply
  37. Kelly @ Inspired Edibles says

    April 16, 2013 at 2:29 pm

    I agree, there is something so comforting and versatile about chicken and rice – lately, I’ve been varying the rice with millet, buckwheat and quinoa which sop up flavors equally well and create a nice diversity of nutrients. That secret ‘green sauce’ has my toes curling ;-). We find the combination of coconut, lime and cilantro hard to beat!

    Reply
  38. Cynthia C says

    April 16, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    I spice up my meals with garlic. I also use lots of fresh herbs.

    Reply
  39. Cynthia C says

    April 16, 2013 at 2:32 pm

    Tweet
    https://twitter.com/clc408/status/324228673236520960

    Reply
  40. Heather @ Bake, Run, Live says

    April 16, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    I really don’t like spicy foods, though I’m trying! I make chili that calls for cayenne, cumin, cinnamon, and chili powder. Each time I make it, I increase the cayenne and chili powders, in order to get a little more heat. My boyfriend likes spicy foods, so I am trying to train myself to like a little more heat.
    Now, garlic, onions, herbs…I’m all for!!!

    Reply
  41. Natalie S says

    April 16, 2013 at 4:59 pm

    I like to spice up family meals with herb and citrus!

    Reply
  42. Linda Lansford says

    April 16, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    I love to use different spices

    Reply
  43. Maureen says

    April 16, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    It would be great to add a bit of butter and then some lime for a shrimp dinner.

    Reply
  44. Denise B. says

    April 17, 2013 at 9:23 am

    Sometimes, I just love rice with butter.

    Reply
  45. Denise B. says

    April 17, 2013 at 9:26 am

    I tweeted this giveaway on Twitter.

    https://twitter.com/LIDARKSIDE/status/324514030599430145

    Reply
  46. Erika says

    April 17, 2013 at 11:11 am

    I like good old chicken and rice casserole. Simple and comforting. 🙂

    chambanachik at gmail dot com

    Reply
  47. Barbara M says

    April 17, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    I use a lot of spices and salsa in my recipes – we like it hot and tasty!
    Your recipe makes me thing oh yum!
    Thank you.

    Reply
  48. Barbara M says

    April 17, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    Tweeted https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/324562555488043010

    Reply
  49. Ellie W says

    April 17, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    I would use it to create my favorite, sesame chicken over rice.

    Reply
  50. Ellie W says

    April 17, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/324591886100742144

    Reply
  51. Sarah Hirsch says

    April 18, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    i would use it for sweet and sour chicken with rice

    Reply
  52. Carolyn says

    April 18, 2013 at 7:07 pm

    Looks wonderful and healthy, Jeanette! As always… 😉

    Reply
  53. Janna Johnson says

    April 19, 2013 at 3:45 am

    with lots of spice and lemons
    Thanks! Janna JOhnson jannajanna@hotmail.com Janna johnson on GFC

    Reply
  54. Susan Smith says

    April 19, 2013 at 5:53 pm

    I would use RiceSelect in my chicken and vegetable stir fry.

    Reply
  55. Susan Smith says

    April 19, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/325367240012754944

    Reply
  56. Stephanie Larison says

    April 20, 2013 at 10:31 pm

    This looks amazing! I’d use it to make sweet n sour chicken w/ rice.

    Reply
  57. steve weber says

    April 21, 2013 at 6:19 am

    I would use it to make Thai Cashew rice

    Reply
  58. BusyWorkingMama says

    April 21, 2013 at 12:28 pm

    I like to use some fresh ground pepper to spice up meals.

    Reply
  59. Elena T says

    April 21, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    I have been playing with curries (yellow and green mostly). I love cilantro too, and add it when I can. I have one question: how big is your rice cooker? We have a smaller Zojirushi (my hubbie’s dream cooker) and wonder if this will fit.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      April 21, 2013 at 1:09 pm

      Hi Elena – my rice cooker can cook up to 5 cups of rice. You could probably also bake this in the oven in a covered casserole or pot.

      Reply
  60. Julia Baxter says

    April 21, 2013 at 3:24 pm

    This looks delicious! I spice up my meals with red pepper flakes or cumin. Yummy!

    Reply
  61. mickeyfan says

    April 21, 2013 at 8:37 pm

    I love to use cumin, chili powder and black pepper.

    Reply
  62. Jessie C. says

    April 22, 2013 at 12:10 am

    I spice up our meals by making Takikomi Gohan (flavored rice) , my family loves it.

    Reply
  63. Jessie C. says

    April 22, 2013 at 12:10 am

    -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/326186012185350144

    Reply
  64. rachel says

    April 23, 2013 at 8:47 am

    By making new dishes — that’s the surest way to spice up a dinner! I like trying new spices out, too, like cardamom.

    Reply
  65. Ttrockwood says

    April 23, 2013 at 8:34 pm

    This sauce sounds so delicious!
    My favorite way to spice up my meals is with a changing variety of ethnic meals- i made a persian lentil rice pilaf that was awesome, and enjoy indian, greek, spanish and more!

    Reply
  66. steph says

    April 23, 2013 at 9:28 pm

    id make taco rice wraps – this recipe sounds delicious though!

    Reply
  67. steph says

    April 23, 2013 at 9:28 pm

    https://twitter.com/DesMoinesDealin/status/326869871092719618

    Reply
  68. Bonny says

    April 25, 2013 at 1:29 am

    I like spicing up meals with garlic, onion or some sort of pepper.

    Reply
  69. Sean says

    April 25, 2013 at 5:24 am

    I love tasting foods from different cultures, but I’ve never tried anything Peruvian. This looks delicious and is perfect for the beginning of Spring. Will definitely try this recipe out. Many thanks for sharing your recipe.

    Reply
  70. jen gersch says

    April 26, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    i spice up things with curry and cilantro

    Reply
  71. Rebecca Graham says

    April 28, 2013 at 3:56 am

    I spice up my meals by using hot spices and a can of Rotel.

    Reply
  72. sherri crawford says

    April 28, 2013 at 10:00 pm

    i would serve it with spicy red beans

    Reply
  73. Emily N. says

    April 29, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    I add Mrs Dash to my meals to spice them up.

    Reply
  74. Emily N. says

    April 29, 2013 at 5:44 pm

    tweet https://twitter.com/prizepuzzle/status/328987950320844802

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  75. Kat says

    April 30, 2013 at 9:29 am

    This recipe looks great, will be making it this week! I use a lot of different spices, lately I’ve been using cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric and always garlic.

    Reply
  76. Merle M says

    April 30, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    I’d like to add this to curry

    Reply
  77. Tabitha P. says

    May 1, 2013 at 9:26 pm

    my kids won’t eat but i like it!

    Reply
  78. Amy Tong says

    May 3, 2013 at 3:18 am

    My favorite way to spice up family meals is to add fresh herbs and spices without adding salt. Always works wonderfully with my family’s low-sodium diet. 🙂

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  79. Amy Tong says

    May 3, 2013 at 3:19 am

    tweeted:
    https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/330219920975605760
    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  80. Lisa F. says

    May 3, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    Flavored rice is always a good way to spice up meals for this vegetarian! 🙂

    Reply
  81. marybeth i says

    May 4, 2013 at 9:40 am

    THIS LOOKS DELICIOUS! I will have to try this recipe – love cilantro

    Reply
  82. Erica Best says

    May 4, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    i love trying new spices from other country

    Reply
  83. Erica Best says

    May 4, 2013 at 5:23 pm

    https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/330787556746727424

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  84. Julie Smith says

    May 5, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    I like to spice up family meals with variety – each week, I try at least one new recipe for a main dish and/or side dish and one for a dessert.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  85. Shannon says

    May 5, 2013 at 6:22 pm

    My favorite spice would have to be cumin!

    Reply
  86. Anne K. says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:11 am

    I spice up family meals by switching up the spices that I use, and trying new recipes!

    Reply
  87. Anne K. says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:12 am

    https://twitter.com/mrs_puddle/status/331290356949868544

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  88. Lena says

    May 6, 2013 at 8:44 am

    I’ve never used my rice cooker for anything but rice before. It only has one setting, “cook”, other than that it’s “keep warm”, which the button automatically pops to after done. Does your rice cooker have multiple settings or do you think it would work with my simple cooker?

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  89. courtney b says

    May 6, 2013 at 10:04 pm

    i like chicken stir fry 🙂

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  90. ashley says

    May 6, 2013 at 10:07 pm

    i would use it for cilantro rice

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  91. courtney b says

    May 6, 2013 at 10:09 pm

    tweet

    https://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/331590187605970945

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  92. amy pugmire says

    May 6, 2013 at 11:57 pm

    at our home we love to add hot sauce and spicy ingredients to our meals! my kids love it!

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  93. amy pugmire says

    May 6, 2013 at 11:58 pm

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/331619071428792320

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  94. amy pugmire says

    May 7, 2013 at 12:04 am

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/331620415162163200

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  95. ky2here says

    May 7, 2013 at 9:54 pm

    I used cajun seasoning on the swai yesterday, who knew blackening would still be tolerated!

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  96. ky2here says

    May 7, 2013 at 9:55 pm

    https://twitter.com/ky2here1/status/331950335205715969

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  97. Carolsue says

    May 7, 2013 at 10:18 pm

    I use a lot of rice and quite often add spices like curry powder, cilantro or cumin to “spice it up.”
    Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

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  98. Carolsue says

    May 7, 2013 at 10:19 pm

    Tweet
    Peruvian Green Chicken with Rice & Quinoa Recipe – Jeanette’s Healthy Living https://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/?p=12927 via @JeanettesHealth #SweepstakesEntry
    Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

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    • Carolsue says

      May 7, 2013 at 10:20 pm

      CORRECTION!!!
      SCRATCH THAT! That’s what I tweeted, but here is the LINK.
      https://twitter.com/MsCarolsueA/status/331956466426728449
      Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

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  99. steve weber says

    May 8, 2013 at 12:48 am

    I’m going to make this recipe this week

    groogruxking40 at gmail dot com

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  100. nickie says

    May 8, 2013 at 10:36 am

    I like to use all kinds of peppers and fresh herbs to spice up our food.

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  101. julie matek says

    May 8, 2013 at 11:58 am

    usually just with garlic, green & red peppers:)

    jmatek AT wi DOT rr DOT com

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  102. patricia skinner says

    May 8, 2013 at 6:35 pm

    I spice up my meals with onions, peppers, garlic and fresh herbs.

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  103. Kerry says

    May 8, 2013 at 10:01 pm

    I like to spice things up by trying new recipes. There’s an orange chicken crock pot recipe I really want to try. I would love to try it with RiceSelect!

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  104. Angel Jacklyn says

    May 8, 2013 at 11:24 pm

    I LIKE TO BRING IN SOME TYPE OF FLAVOR VARIETY WITH THE PRODUCTS I USE TO MAKE THE DINNER. THIS RICE SOUNDS AWESOME!

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  105. Angel Jacklyn says

    May 8, 2013 at 11:24 pm

    I TWEETED TOO! GREAT RECIPE BTW! https://twitter.com/kytah00/status/332334879784198144

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  106. Laura says

    May 9, 2013 at 10:01 am

    I love their wild rice mix! I use it in chili.

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  107. Laura says

    May 9, 2013 at 10:07 am

    http://twitter.com/imprfctbutloved/status/332496476758474752

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  108. sandra says

    May 9, 2013 at 10:24 am

    would provide more dinner inspirations

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  109. Sarah says

    May 9, 2013 at 9:21 pm

    I like to spice up some meals with homemade salsa! 🙂

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  110. Debbie B says

    May 9, 2013 at 11:34 pm

    that looks really good! I’m pretty sure my whole family would love it!

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  111. Debbie B says

    May 9, 2013 at 11:36 pm

    i tweeted here: https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/332700489974153216

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  112. Ashley Tucker says

    May 10, 2013 at 10:40 am

    I like to add in seasoning to spice things up. This would be great to add to lots of meals
    ajoy1332 at yahoo dot com

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  113. Ashley Tucker says

    May 10, 2013 at 10:41 am

    https://twitter.com/ajoy1332/status/332867967647879168
    ajoy1332 at yahoo dot com

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  114. cw says

    May 10, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    I would love to add this rice to paella or to my green curry

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  115. Shannon says

    May 10, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    We love good ol’ red pepper flakes!

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  116. Shannon says

    May 10, 2013 at 2:17 pm

    https://twitter.com/channynn/status/332922269183664129

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  117. Tiffany Hearn says

    May 11, 2013 at 8:19 am

    I would use it in stir fry! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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  118. Betty C says

    May 11, 2013 at 6:21 pm

    My children grew up with me trying all kinds of ethnic recipes. Now they are happy to cook their own ethic recipes. I’d like to try making my own sushi.

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  119. Betty C says

    May 11, 2013 at 6:25 pm

    Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/333347179064332288

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  120. Wild Orchid says

    May 11, 2013 at 8:42 pm

    I would love to make a delicious stir-fry.

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

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  121. Wild Orchid says

    May 11, 2013 at 8:43 pm

    tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/333381784173690880

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  122. clynsg says

    May 12, 2013 at 10:26 am

    Rice is versatile and can be used in main dishes, side dishes, and desserts–and I use it in all of them.

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  123. Deb Anderson says

    May 12, 2013 at 11:05 am

    I use red pepper flakes usually, not too much 🙂 but I’ve been cooking a lot with sour cream lately and getting some very different tastes out of old favorite recipes!

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  124. Deb Anderson says

    May 12, 2013 at 11:05 am

    https://twitter.com/tnshadylady/status/333598882548289536

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  125. Tabathia B says

    May 12, 2013 at 2:42 pm

    I would use it with some chicken and veggies or make a pork free jambalaya

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  126. Tabathia B says

    May 12, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/333656365690146816

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  127. Lorena Keech says

    May 12, 2013 at 6:11 pm

    I use both vinegar and lemon/lime to add flavor to a lot of dishes, especially those with greens.

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  128. Lauren Eggers says

    May 13, 2013 at 10:00 am

    I like to use a lot of cumin & garlic in many dishes to spice them up.

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  129. Daniel M says

    May 13, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    make it with a chicken & veggies stir fry

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  130. Kiara says

    May 14, 2013 at 12:37 am

    I use herbs and spices.
    austma7@aol.com

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  131. Jennifer says

    May 14, 2013 at 9:54 am

    My family loves this rice with grilled shrimp and veggies on top!

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  132. angie lilly says

    May 14, 2013 at 10:03 am

    My fav way to spice up family meals is to make it ethnic: Italian, Indian, Asian, Greek, etc. Never a bored palate! Rice works its way into those meals more times than not!

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  133. angie lilly says

    May 14, 2013 at 10:03 am

    I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/334307564076556288

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  134. maria cantu says

    May 14, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    I like making spanish rice.

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  135. ewhatley says

    May 14, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    We eat a lot of stir fry dishes with rice and I want to try some of these varieties instead of our plain white rice.

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  136. Kayla says

    May 14, 2013 at 10:59 pm

    I’d make homemade fried rice!

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  137. tracey byram says

    May 15, 2013 at 6:46 am

    I’d use the rice to make Jamaican rice

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  138. kathy pease says

    May 15, 2013 at 9:39 am

    I like finding recipes online and id make Salmon-Rice Pie
    http://www.food.com/recipe/salmon-rice-pie-83812

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  139. kathy pease says

    May 15, 2013 at 9:40 am

    https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/334664474302750723

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  140. Sara Floyd says

    May 15, 2013 at 10:29 am

    I love using fresh herbs to spice up family meals! Also new and different pairings!

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  141. Tanya B says

    May 15, 2013 at 10:46 am

    I use crushed red pepper to spice things up a little bit.

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  142. almanyc says

    May 15, 2013 at 11:04 am

    my favorite way is to look up an ingredient search online and see what new dishes i can create with what i already have

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  143. susan smoaks says

    May 15, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    I like to spice up family meals with lots of colorful vegetables!

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  144. Terry Cross says

    May 15, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    I spice up my meals by adding hot peppers

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  145. Amanda Sakovitz says

    May 15, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    I would use it to make a stirfry with chicken and veggies

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  146. Amanda Sakovitz says

    May 15, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    https://twitter.com/aes529/status/334730452562743296

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  147. Veronica Garrett says

    May 15, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    This recipe sounds delicious. Thanks.

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  148. Gina Ferrell says

    May 15, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    I like to spice up my meals by using different herbs and spices. We like everything spicy here in Louisiana.

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  149. Shannon says

    May 15, 2013 at 3:52 pm

    I like to use lots of herbs and spices, garlic is just one favorite

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  150. Sand says

    May 15, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    I like to try different vegetables or fruits in recipes.

    Reply
  151. Jackee says

    May 15, 2013 at 4:18 pm

    I like to add chili powder to just about everything. It adds a depth to the dish.

    Reply
  152. Jackee says

    May 15, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    Tweet https://twitter.com/happeegirl/status/334765302296498178

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  153. Thomas Murphy says

    May 15, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    I like to uses lots of spices

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  154. Thomas Murphy says

    May 15, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/334794505616248832

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  155. shirley zolenski says

    May 15, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    I like to try new ingredients in old recipes

    Reply
  156. shirley zolenski says

    May 15, 2013 at 7:45 pm

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/daveshir2005/status/334816863571816450

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  157. Lillian says

    May 15, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    I love Spanish rice, over just plain white rice, can use this and some seasonings!

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  158. LAMusing says

    May 15, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    I spice up meals with herbs like oregano and rosemary.

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  159. LAMusing says

    May 15, 2013 at 8:05 pm

    tweet! https://twitter.com/LAMusing/status/334821677642948608

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  160. Janice Cooper says

    May 15, 2013 at 10:34 pm

    I like to spice up our meals using veggies and different seasonings like garlic, cayenne and curry powder.

    Reply
  161. Janice Cooper says

    May 15, 2013 at 10:35 pm

    Tweeted
    https://twitter.com/disneyfan40/status/334859490174304256

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  162. eleeta says

    July 4, 2013 at 8:49 am

    great recipe thank you – eleeta

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    • Jeanette says

      July 4, 2013 at 11:49 pm

      Thank you Eleeta – hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  163. Marine@Green Global Travel says

    November 11, 2013 at 7:43 am

    Thank you for sharing; great recipe. As a little anecdote: did you know that eating guinea pigs is a tradition in Peru!

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    • Jeanette says

      November 11, 2013 at 9:33 am

      Glad you like this recipe – I had no idea about the guinea pigs.

      Reply
  164. Lisa says

    September 5, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    It’s good your version but the green salsa is not secret it’s a little hard to get the ingredients. And the arroz con pollo with cabbage hmmm good invention . I am Peruvian and will try your version.

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    • Jeanette says

      September 7, 2014 at 3:28 pm

      Lisa – would you be willing to share your green salsa recipe? I’d love to see it.

      Reply

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