Cilantro Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh cilantro
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/3 cup carrot, grated
• salt (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In a blender, whirl cilantro, garlic, jalapeno and 1 cup broth until smooth.

2. 2

   In a 3-4 quart pan over medium heat, stir oil, rice, onion power and cumin until rice is a pale golden color, about 5 - 8 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in cilantro mixture, remaining broth, and carrot.

4. 4

   Cover, bring to a boil over high head then reduce and simmer until iquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes.

5. 5

   If desired, season to taste with salt.