Cilantro Jalapeno Rice Recipes

CILANTRO-JALAPENO RICE

Steps:

• Bring rice, water, and 1 t salt to a boil in a 1 1/2-2 quart heavy saucepan, then reduce heat to low and cover pan with a tight, fitting lid. Cook 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Remove lid and fluff rice with a fork.
• While rice is cooking, puree cilantro, onion, scallion, jalapeno, lime juice, olive oil and remaining 1/2 t salt in blender( if necessary add 1 to 2 T water to facilitate blending).
• Add mixture to rice and stir with a fork until combined well.

GARLIC CILANTRO LIME RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the rice and salt. Cook over a low heat for 3 minutes, stirring constantly to make sure the rice doesn't burn. Add 2 cups of the broth and the juice and zest of 2 limes and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the rice is done. Add more liquid as needed. The rice shouldn't be sticky.
• Just before serving, stir through the juice of 1 lime and lots of chopped cilantro.

CILANTRO COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
• Wash rice in several changes of cold water in a bowl until water is almost clear. Soak rice in cold water 30 minutes, then drain well in a sieve.
• Spread coconut in a shallow baking pan and toast in oven, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool completely.
• Cook ginger and jalapeño in 1 tablespoon oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring, until chile is softened, about 2 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in water and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil, covered. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and transfer to a large bowl.
• While rice cooks, pulse together coconut, cilantro, scallions, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor until finely chopped.
• Add cilantro mixture to cooked rice and stir gently until combined well.

CILANTRO RICE

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat.
• Add onion and cook 2 minutes.
• Add jalapeno and garlic, cook 2 to 3 minutes, until onion is soft and beginning to color.
• Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until grains turn translucent, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Pour in broth and 1 can water and bring to a boil.
• Stir in chiles and salt.
• Cover, reduce heat to low and cook 15 to 17 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
• Stir in cilantro just before serving.

LICK-THE-SPOON CILANTRO JALAPENO AIOLI

Steps:

• Blend mayonnaise, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, lime juice, cumin, and salt together in a blender or food processor until smooth. Pour mixture into a bowl, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 1 hour.

CILANTRO RICE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the oil, then stir in the onion powder and cilantro stems until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the rice and stir until oil-slicked, just a few seconds.
• Add 1 1/2 cups water, raise the heat to high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan and cook until all of the water is absorbed, 17 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the rice sit, covered, to steam for 10 more minutes.
• Fold in the salt, cilantro leaves, jalapeño and lime juice. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt and lime juice as desired.

JALAPEñO, CILANTRO CHICKEN & RICE RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Combine all of the ingredients in a casserole dish. Bake for 45-60 minutes.

JALAPENO CHICKEN & RICE CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• EHEAT oven to 350-F. Lightly grease 2-quart casserole. COMBINE rice, cheese, chicken, evaporated milk, onion, eggs, cilantro, butter and jalapeños in prepared casserole; stir well. BAKE 45 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Season with salt.

CILANTRO JALAPENO PESTO WITH LIME

Steps:

• Combine the cilantro, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, and Parmesan cheese in a blender; pulse until the mixture reaches a soft, paste-like consistency.