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Zippy Rice Pilaf

By: Elizabeth Perez

"'If I need a quick side dish that has flair and flavor, I whip this tasty pilaf in a jiffy on the stovetop,' says Elizabeth Perez of Flower Mound, Texas. 'The jalapeno pepper, herbs and spices season the rice nicely. It's one of those side dishes that goes well with anything.'"

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Prep Time:
5 Min

Cook Time:
25 Min

Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

1 small onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons butter or stick margarine
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped*
2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro

Directions

In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add the rice and jalapenos; toss to coat. Stir in the broth, cumin and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Add cilantro. Fluff with a fork; serve immediately.

Footnotes

When cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands. Avoid touching your face.
Nutritional Analysis: One serving (2/3 cup) equals 147 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 319 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch.