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Cilantro Rice





Yields
Makes 8 cups (serving size: 1 cup)



Total Time
45 mins

Fresh and green from the cilantro, this makes a nice change from the more typical red Mexican rice.

su-Cilantro Rice




Photo: Erin Kunkel; Styling: Nissa Quanstrom
 3 tablespoons olive oil
 2 1/2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed and drained
 1/2 white onion, chopped
 2 large garlic cloves
 1 bunch cilantro, stem ends trimmed
 1 qt. reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Step 1
1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add rice and cook, stirring often, until starting to turn golden in spots, about 8 minutes. Stir in onion and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, combine garlic, cilantro, 2 cups broth, and the salt in a blender; whirl until smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour over rice and stir in remaining 2 cups broth.

Step 3
3

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender to the bite and liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories168
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.9g8%

Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 13mg5%
Sodium 259mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 24g9%

Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
Protein 4.7g

* 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.