Cilantro Rice

11 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup chicken bouillon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vinegar (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup green bell peppers or 1/2 cup poblano chile, diced
  • 1/2 cup zucchini (optional) or 1/2 cup yellow squash, diced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup corn kernel (optional)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaf, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Saute rice in frying pan over med high heat for 3 minutes stirring constantly.
  2. 2
    Add veggies and continue to saute until rice begins to brown and veggies soften, stirring very often. 3-5 minutes or so.
  3. 3
    Add bouillon and vinegar (if using) to water and stir to dissolve. (The vinegar keeps the grains separated- you can use this tip ANYTIME you cook rice.).
  4. 4
    Pour water into pan with rice and veggies and allow to come to a boil.
  5. 5
    Toss in cilantro, stir and cover tightly.
  6. 6
    Lower heat to simmer and keep covered for 15 minutes exactly. DO NOT lift lid during the 15 minutes- the steam is needed to properly cook the rice.
  7. 7
    Uncover and fluff with a fork.

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