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Green Rice Pilaf Recipe

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With its mild heat and full flavors, this side pairs well with a variety of entrees, especially Southwest or Mexican specialties. —Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin

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Green Rice Pilaf Recipe

Prep: 35 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

35 15 50

Ingredients

1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
Add the broth, chilies, jalapeno, cumin, garlic powder and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Stir in cheese and cilantro. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 375° for 14-16 minutes or until rice is tender. Yield: 6 servings.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 2/3 cup equals 171 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 368 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Green Rice Pilaf in Healthy Cooking August/September 2010, p14

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Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2011 by Susan's Kitchen

Wasn't sure at first when I was putting it together but I was pleasantly surprised. Definitely a nice change when making rice. Would make this recipe again

Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2010 by smidget3069

was a very good side dish.May try cheddar cheese next time but definitely will make again

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2010 by barbhall1756

A unique twist on rice, the cumin and chilies fare really well with the mozzarella cheese. I sprinkled a little more on top of the casserole before baking. I will definitely use this recipe again!