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Mexican Green Rice

Mexican Green Rice

Level: very easy

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Serves: Serves 8

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups: basmati rice; 375 mL

1 tbsp: Roasted Garlic Seasoning Paste; 15 mL

1 tbsp: olive oil; 15 mL

1 tsp: salt; 5 mL

1 tsp: cumin; 5 mL

2 cups: finely chopped green onions; 500 mL

2 tbsp: seeded and finely chopped jalapeño pepper; 30 mL

2 cups: fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 500 mL

Method

Step 1: Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain. In a saucepan, mix rice, garlic paste, olive oil, salt and cumin in 3 cups (750 mL) water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook uncovered until almost all the water is absorbed, 8 to 10 min. Stir with a fork, cover, reduce the heat to low and cook another 6 to 8 min. until rice is tender.

Step 2: Remove rice from the heat and fluff with a fork. Toss with remaining ingredients. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Characteristics

30 Minutes or Less Better for you Potluck Side Dish

Nutritional Facts Per Serving

Nutrition Description:: 1/8 of the recipe

Calories:: 150

Fat:: 2 g

Carbs:: 29 g

Protein:: 2 g

Sodium:: 310 mg

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