Green Rice

Serve this flavorful side with your favorite grilled meats or under a scoop of chili even gumbo.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2-1  cup  diced onion
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1  cup white rice
• 1  teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 2  cups  reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth or 2  cups vegetable broth
• 4  ounces  diced mild green chilies, rinsed and drained to remove sodium
• 3  green onions, thinly sliced
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped fresh cilantro
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Saute onions and cumin seeds in oil in a large pot or ricer, add rice,oregano, salt, if desired, broth, and chilies,in large saucepan or ricer.
2. Top with water to cover by an inch.
3. Bring to a boil, uncovered, over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Or close lid of ricer and cook. Fluff rice and stir in green onions, cilantro and parsley.