Mexican Green Rice

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Serve this yummy rice with burritos or enchiladas.

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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbs. olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small hot green chile, minced
  • 1 C. long-grain brown rice
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1/4 C. chopped fresh cilantro
  • salt to taste

Directions

Heat oil in saucepan.  Add onion, garlic, and chile, and saute over medium heat until golden.


Add rice and 2 1/2 cups water.  Stir in cumin and oregano and bring to a simmer.  Then cover and simmer gently until water is absorbed.  This should take about 30 minutes. 


Stir in lime juice and cilantro, then season with salt.

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