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Cilantro-Parsley Rice

Name: Cilantro-Parsley Rice
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley; 4 tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed; 3 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton); 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules; 1/2 teaspoon salt, if desired; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 cups uncooked converted white 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.

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
4 tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed
3 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt, if desired
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups uncooked converted white rice

Directions

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 Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 230

Calories from Fat: 35

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;