Peppered Cilantro Rice
Light & Tasty
This colorful confetti rice is a traditional dish in Puerto Rico. We enjoy it in the summer alongside grilled shrimp kabobs, but it is good with most any entree.
-Laura Perry of Exton, Pennsylvania
SERVINGS: 6
CATEGORY: Low Fat
METHOD: Other stovetop
TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min.
Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small sweet yellow pepper, finely chopped
- 1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Directions:
In a large saucepan, saute the onion, peppers and garlic in oil until crisp-tender. Add the water, rice, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 18-22 minutes or until rice is tender.
Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork. Stir in cilantro. Yield: 6 servings.