MINT-CILANTRO AND COCONUT RICE

Mint-Cilantro and Coconut Rice image

Provided by wicked cook 46

Categories African

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup uncooked basmati rice
1/4 cup sliced green onion
3/4 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1/4 cup light coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add the rice; sauté 3 minutes.
Add onion; sauté 1 minute.
Add broth, milk, salt, and pepper; stir.
Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 17 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, stirring once after 10 minutes.
Stir in mint and cilantro; cover and let stand 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.7, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 223.4, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 3.9