Mint-Cilantro and Coconut Rice

Name: Mint-Cilantro and Coconut Rice
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters uncooked basmati rice; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 177 milliliters fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh cilantro; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh mint; 59 milliliters sliced green onion; 1 teaspoons kosher salt; 59 milliliters light coconut milk; 2 teaspoons olive oil

Mint-Cilantro and Coconut Rice might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 5. One portion of this dish contains approximately 3g of protein, 3g of fat, and a total of 163 calories. A mixture of olive oil, kosher salt, less-sodium chicken broth, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

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Sauce Pan

Add the rice; saut 3 minutes.

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Rice

Add onion; saut 1 minute.

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Onion

Add broth, milk, salt, and pepper; stir. 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. Stir in mint and cilantro; cover and let stand 5 minutes.

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