Cumin Corn Rice


Course : Rice
Serves: 6
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Ingredients:


2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 1/4 cups chopped onion

1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice -- preferably -- converted

3 cups chicken broth -- (more if needed)

1 cup corn kernels -- (about 2 ears), -- cooked

2 tablespoons cumin

1 teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
 

Preparation / Directions:


1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and onions and saute until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add rice and stirl well to coat. Add 3 cups broth and bring to a boil. 2. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, covered, for 10 minutes. Stir in corn, cumin, salt and pepper. Continue cooking until rice is tender and all liquid has been absorbed, about 5 minutes more or longer. (Rice can be prepared 1 day ahead. Coat a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spread rice in dish, cool, cover, and refrigerate. When ready to reheat, arrange a rack at center position and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake rice, sprinkled with a little extra broth, covered, until hot, about 20 minutes.) 3. To serve, transfer to a serving bowl and stir in cilantro. Serve warm.

 

Nutritional Information:

272 Calories (kcal); 6g Total Fat; (20% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 47g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 390mg Sodium


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