Cilantro Rice

Name: Cilantro Rice
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 large jalapeno, seeded and minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups white rice (Japanese best); 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies (mild); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup lightly packed chopped cilantro

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 large jalapeno, seeded and minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups white rice (Japanese best)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies (mild)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup lightly packed chopped cilantro

Directions

1

In a large heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat.
2

Add onion and cook 2 minutes.
3

Add jalapeno and garlic, cook 2 to 3 minutes, until onion is soft and beginning to color.
4

Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until grains turn translucent, 1 to 2 minutes.
5

Pour in broth and 1 can water and bring to a boil.
6

Stir in chiles and salt.
7

Cover, reduce heat to low and cook 15 to 17 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
8

Stir in cilantro just before serving.