Cilantro Rice

Name: Cilantro Rice
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh cilantro; 2 cloves garlic; 1 fresh jalapeno chili, stemmed; 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/3 cup grated carrot; Salt; Fresh cilantro sprigs

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 cup fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic
1 fresh jalapeno chili, stemmed
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 cup grated carrot
Salt
Fresh cilantro sprigs

Directions

1

In a blender, whirl 1 cup cilantro, garlic, chili, and 1 cup broth until smooth.
2

In a 3- to 4-quart pan over medium heat, stir oil, rice, onion powder, and cumin until rice is pale golden, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in cilantro mixture, remaining broth, and carrot. Cover, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes.
3

If desired, season to taste with salt. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.