Cilantro Rice Recipe

Name: Cilantro Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
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

Servings: persons

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

1
Saute rice in frying pan over med high heat for 3 minutes stirring constantly.
2
Add veggies and continue to saute until rice begins to brown and veggies soften, stirring very often. 3-5 minutes or so.
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
Pour water into pan with rice and veggies and allow to come to a boil.
5
Toss in cilantro, stir and cover tightly.
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
Uncover and fluff with a fork.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups rice, 4 cups water, 1/4 cup chicken bouillon, 1/2 teaspoon vinegar (optional), and more.

Yes, Cilantro Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cilantro Rice

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