Green Cilantro Rice
"Rice made green with cilantro and parsley and flavoured with garlic and onion. Great for serving with spicy dishes."
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion
- 2 ounces cilantro, plus extra to serve
- 2 ounces parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 14 ounces basmati rice
- 2 1⁄2 cups chicken broth
- salt and pepper
directions
- Whizz the garlic, onion and herbs in a food processor with a splah of water until you have a thick green paste.
- Heat the oil in a saucepan; when hot add the paste and fry for 5 mins, stirring.
- Add the rice then stir again before adding the broth and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Top up with water to come to a fingertip's depth over the rice. Simmer for 10 mins uncovered until all the liquid has gone then cover and let stand for 10 mins or so.
- Fluff up with a fork then stir through the remaining cilantro to serve.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
English_Rose
United Kingdom
I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)
