cilantro rice

Name: Cilantro Rice
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 - small onion, chopped; 1 - jalepeno seeded and minced; 2 - garlic cloves minced; 2 cup(s) white rice (we prefer jasmine); 1 - 14.5 oz. can reduced sodium chicken broth; 1 - 4oz. can diced green chilies; 3/4 cup(s) lightly packed, chopped cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt

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34 Pinches

Kristin Miller

Hampton, IA

Updated on Jul 17, 2011

I happen to love cilantro. This is a little on the spicy side but its really good!

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 - small onion, chopped
1 - jalepeno seeded and minced
2 - garlic cloves minced
2 cups white rice (we prefer jasmine)
1 - 14.5 oz. can reduced sodium chicken broth
1 - 4oz. can diced green chilies
3/4 cup lightly packed, chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt

How To Make cilantro rice

Step 1

In a large heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and cook 2 minutes, Add jalapeno and garlic, cook 2 to 3 minutes, until onion is soft and beginning to color.

Step 2

Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until grains turn translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in broth and 1 can water and bring to a boil.
Step 3

Stir in chilies and salt. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook 15 to 17 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in cilantro just before serving.
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