Re: [CH] My Mexican Rice!!
DrBobJ2@aol.com
Mon, 10 Aug 1998 12:08:19 EDT
Here is another version of green rice, again it is mild but like us CH's
often do it can be spiced up.
MEXICAN GREEN RICE WITH SPINACH
York).
1 cup diced onion
2 Tbs. minced jalapeno chile (seeds removed)
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup vegetable broth, homemade or store bought
1 cup long-grain basmati rice
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
In a medium saucepan, combine the onion, jalapeno, garlic, and vegetable
broth. Bring to a simmer, covered, over moderate heat and simmer until the
vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the rice, cumin, salt, pepper,
and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and reduce the
heat to the lowest setting. Cook for 15 minutes. Add the spinach and stir it
in gently with fork. Cover and cook until the rice is tender and all the
liquid has been absorbed, about 5 more minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in
the cilantro gently with a fork. Serves 4.
PER SERVING
Calories: 200
Total Fat: I gram
(5% of Calories)
Fiber 2 grams
Sodium: 310 rnig
Sat. Fat: 0 grams
Cholesterol. 0 mg
Carbohydrate: 43 grams