RICE WITH PINE NUTS AND CILANTRO

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Categories     Rice     Side     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Pine Nut     Spring     Christmas Eve     Cilantro     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons pine nuts
3 cups packed fresh cilantro sprigs
1 garlic clove
3/4 cup long-grain white rice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a dry small heavy saucepan toast pine nuts over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes, and transfer to a small bowl. Finely chop cilantro and reserve 1/4 cup for garnish. Mince garlic. In pan cook rice in oil with garlic and remaining cilantro over moderate heat, stirring, 3 minutes and add water and salt. Bring mixture to a boil and cook, covered, over low heat 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove pan from heat and let rice stand, covered, 5 minutes.
  • Serve rice sprinkled with pine nuts and reserved cilantro.

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