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Cilantro Rice

List of Ingredients

1 cup fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves
1 fresh jalapeno chili, stemmed (optional)
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 cup grated carrot
salt to taste



Recipe

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

Makes 5-6 servings