Cilantro-Parsley Rice

Prep 25 min
Total 45 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 8

Progresso® reduced-sodium chicken broth provides a simple addition to delicious cilantro-parsley rice– a wonderful side dish. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

1/2

cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/2

cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed

cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

1/2

teaspoon chicken bouillon granules

1/2

teaspoon salt, if desired

tablespoons olive oil

1/4

cup finely chopped onion

cloves garlic, finely chopped

cups uncooked converted white rice

Directions

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1

In blender, place cilantro, parsley, tomatillos, 2 cups of the broth, the bouillon granules and salt. Cover; blend on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth. Set aside.
2

In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in oil 1 to 2 minutes or until onion is soft. Stir in rice; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is light brown. Stir in cilantro mixture; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until incorporated. Stirring occasionally.
3

Stir in the remaining 1 cup broth. Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook 12 to 15 minutes or until rice is almost tender.
4

Increase heat to medium. Uncover; cook about 3 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 230
Calories from Fat: 35

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 4g; 6%
Saturated Fat 1/2g 3% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%
Sodium: 270mg; 11%
Potassium: 260mg; 7%
Total Carbohydrate: 44g; 15%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Sugars 2g
Protein: 6g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 15%; 15%
Vitamin C: 15%; 15%
Calcium: 4%; 4%
Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;