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Peruvian Cilantro Rice
Photo: Pille R. Priske

Peruvian Cilantro Rice

10 ingredients 15 min + 20 min 6 servings openrecipes
Peruvian Cilantro Rice

"This a recipe my mom always makes. Its delicious! The rice turns out green because of the cilantro and it's full of flavor!"

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

596
Calories
41g
Protein
19g
Fat
66g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Pea 1/2 cup (72g) 62
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup frozen, chopped carrots
  • 1/4 cup frozen peas (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice

Directions

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