Cilantro-Jalapeno Rice
photo by Stephanie Y.
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, loosely packed
- 1⁄2 cup white onion, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup scallion, chopped
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh jalapenos, including seeds, chopped
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
directions
- Bring rice, water, and 1 t salt to a boil in a 1 1/2-2 quart heavy saucepan, then reduce heat to low and cover pan with a tight, fitting lid. Cook 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Remove lid and fluff rice with a fork.
- While rice is cooking, puree cilantro, onion, scallion, jalapeno, lime juice, olive oil and remaining 1/2 t salt in blender( if necessary add 1 to 2 T water to facilitate blending).
- Add mixture to rice and stir with a fork until combined well.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Peggy L.
Rio Rancho, NM