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Cilantro Rice with Pistachios


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  • Author: Rachel Crawford
  • Total Time: 40 mins

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
  • 23 tablespoons olive oil
  • juice of half a lime
  • 1 jalepeno pepper
  • handful of pistachios

Instructions

  1. Chop onions, garlic and jalpeno. Cook over medium heat with olive oil until soft.
  2. Cook rice.
  3. In a food processor, combine the cilantro, onion mixture, lime juice and a splash more olive oil. Mix until finely chopped.
  4. Stir cilantro mixture into rice and season to taste with salt and more lime juice.
  5. Top with chopped pistachios.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Side