CILANTRO-JALAPENO RICE

Cilantro-Jalapeno Rice image

Provided by Peggy L.

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup fresh cilantro, loosely packed
1/2 cup white onion, chopped
1/4 cup scallion, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh jalapenos, including seeds, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

Bring rice, water, and 1 t salt to a boil in a 1 1/2-2 quart heavy saucepan, then reduce heat to low and cover pan with a tight, fitting lid. Cook 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Remove lid and fluff rice with a fork.
While rice is cooking, puree cilantro, onion, scallion, jalapeno, lime juice, olive oil and remaining 1/2 t salt in blender( if necessary add 1 to 2 T water to facilitate blending).
Add mixture to rice and stir with a fork until combined well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.3, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 442.3, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 3.6