Mint-Cilantro and Coconut Rice

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• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons olive oil
• 1  cup  uncooked basmati rice
• 1⁄4 cup  sliced green onion
• 3⁄4 cup  reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
• 1⁄4 cup light coconut milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2  tablespoons  chopped of fresh mint
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add the rice; sauté 3 minutes.
3. Add onion; sauté 1 minute.
4. Add broth, milk, salt, and pepper; stir.
5. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 17 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, stirring once after 10 minutes.
6. Stir in mint and cilantro; cover and let stand 5 minutes.