Print Options:

Cilantro Rice





Yields
Makes 4 or 5 servings

This Mexican-style rice dish gets its flavor from a mixture of cilantro, garlic and chile pepper that's blended and added to simmering rice.

 1 cup fresh cilantro
 2 cloves garlic
 1 fresh jalapeño chili, stemmed
 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
 2 teaspoons olive oil
 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
 1 teaspoon onion powder
 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
 1/3 cup grated carrot
  Salt
  Fresh cilantro sprigs
Step 1
1

In a blender, whirl 1 cup cilantro, garlic, chili, and 1 cup broth until smooth.

Step 2
2

In a 3- to 4-quart pan over medium heat, stir oil, rice, onion powder, and cumin until rice is pale golden, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in cilantro mixture, remaining broth, and carrot. Cover, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes.

Step 3
3

If desired, season to taste with salt. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories238
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.2g3%

Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 132mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 48g18%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Protein 5.3g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.