Peruvian Cilantro Rice

My mom always makes this cilantro spiked green rice with chicken and vegetables recipe. It is delicious!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 190 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 2 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.25 cup frozen peas
• 0.25 cup frozen, chopped carrots

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the chicken into a large saucepan and fill with enough water to cover, about 3 cups. Bring to a boil and cook for about fifteen minutes, or until chicken is done. Dice chicken, and reserve cooking liquid.

Step 2

In a food processor or blender, puree cilantro with 1/2 cup water.

Step 3

Heat oil in a saucepan and cook garlic until lightly browned. Pour in 2 cups of the cooking liquid and stir in the cilantro puree, diced chicken, carrots, peas, cumin and rice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, then cover; cook on low heat until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.