Zippy Rice Pilaf

By á-1866

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp butter
• 1 C uncooked long grain rice
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• 2 C reduced sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 T minced fresh cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

In saucepan, sauté onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add the rice and jalapenos; toss to coat. Stir in the broth, cumin and salt, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 min or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Add cilantro. Fluff with a fork; serve immediately.

Yields 6 servings