Cilantro Rice

Name: Cilantro Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh cilantro; 2 garlic cloves; 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed; 2 ½ cups vegetable broth; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice; 1 teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ⅓ cup carrot, grated; salt (optional)

Eats Now Editorial Team · 388 kcal · Soups & Stews

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Cilantro Rice – a delicious recipe with fresh cilantro, garlic, pepper, vegetable broth, olive oil, long-grain white rice. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Soups & Stews

Servings: persons

1 cup fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves
1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed
2 ½ cups vegetable broth
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
⅓ cup carrot, grated
salt (optional)

1
In a blender, whirl cilantro, garlic, jalapeno and 1 cup broth until smooth.
2
In a 3-4 quart pan over medium heat, stir oil, rice, onion power and cumin until rice is a pale golden color, about 5 - 8 minutes.
3
Stir in cilantro mixture, remaining broth, and carrot.
4
Cover, bring to a boil over high head then reduce and simmer until iquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes.
5
If desired, season to taste with salt.

388

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fresh cilantro, 2 garlic cloves, 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, 2 ½ cups vegetable broth, and more.

Yes, Cilantro Rice falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
388 kcal
Category
Soups & Stews

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