Cilantro Rice

Chef Thomas

Cilantro Rice

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Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh cilantro
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 fresh jalapeno chili, stemmed
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
• 1/3 cup grated carrot
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. In a blender, whirl 1 cup cilantro, garlic, chili, and 1 cup broth until smooth.
2. In 3-4 quart pan, stir oil, rice, onion powder and cumin over medium heat until rice is golden, 5-8 minutes.
3. Stir in cilantro mixture, remaining broth, and carrot.
4. Cover, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer until liquid is absorbed (18 minutes)
5. Great served with black beans and tortillas.

Nutrition

Calories

561 cal

Fat

12 g

Carbs

103 g

Protein

10 g

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