Name: Cilantro Rice with Pistachios
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice; 1/2 onion; 2 garlic cloves; 1 cup packed cilantro; 2-3 tablespoons olive oil; juice of half a lime; 1 jalepeno pepper; handful of pistachios

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This makes a great side to any Mexican meal, or you can mix in a protein of your choice for a one-dish dinner.
By Rachel Crawford

Cilantro Rice with Pistachios

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Author: Rachel Crawford
Total Time: 40 mins

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Description

This makes a great side to any Mexican meal, or you can mix in a protein of your choice for a one-dish dinner.

Ingredients

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1 cup brown rice
1/2 onion
2 garlic cloves
1 cup packed cilantro
2–3 tablespoons olive oil
juice of half a lime
1 jalepeno pepper
handful of pistachios

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Instructions

Chop onions, garlic and jalpeno. Cook over medium heat with olive oil until soft.
Cook rice.
In a food processor, combine the cilantro, onion mixture, lime juice and a splash more olive oil. Mix until finely chopped.
Stir cilantro mixture into rice and season to taste with salt and more lime juice.
Top with chopped pistachios.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Category: Side