Green Rice III

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

I have changed this recipe off and on during the years, but generally it has remained the same wonderful dish. Add red bell pepper for additional color if you wish!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Green Rice III

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 bunches green onions

sliced

white parts and tops separated

2 jalapeno peppers

seeded and minced

2 tablespoons sherry

2 cups uncooked long-grain rice

salt to taste

1 teaspoon black pepper

2 cups chicken broth

1 ½ cups water

½ cup minced cilantro

½ cup minced parsley

Easy Authentic Mexican Rice

Side Dish

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Green Rice III

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 319

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7g 14%

Carbohydrates: 59.7g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 3.2g 13%

Sugars: 2.4g

Fat: 5.4g 8%

Saturated Fat: 0.8g 4%

Cholesterol: 1.7mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 1466IU 29%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.6mg 35%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 16%

Vitamin C: 24mg 40%

Folate: 167.5mcg 42%

Calcium: 86.1mg 9%

Iron: 3.9mg 22%

Magnesium: 42.9mg 15%

Potassium: 337.5mg 10%

Sodium: 370.4mg 15%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 36%

Calories From Fat: 48.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.