Green Rice III

Rice is simmered in chicken broth with jalapenos, green onions, and sherry, then tossed with cilantro and parsley for a spicy and unique side dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 319 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
• 2 tablespoons sherry
• 2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 bunches green onions, sliced, white parts and tops separated
• 1.5 cups water
• 0.5 cup minced cilantro
• 0.5 cup minced parsley

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the white parts of the green onions with the jalapenos for 5 minutes; do not brown.

Step 2

Stir in the sherry, rice, salt and pepper. Pour in the broth and water; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Fluff with a fork and stir in cilantro, parsley and tops of green onions. Transfer to a warm serving dish and serve immediately.