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 Lunardi of West Chester, Pennsylvania
Peppered Cilantro Rice
Peppered Cilantro Rice
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Yield
6 servings
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 until rice is tender, 18-22 minutes.
- Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork. Stir in cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
2/3 cup: 156 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 298mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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