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Tomatillo Rice

25 min
5 min prep
20 min cook

Serves 4

39gCarbs
0.5gFat
5gProtein

Ingredients

  • 14.5 oz Chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, leaves chopped
  • 1 Fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1/2 lb Fresh tomatillos
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup Long grain white rice

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  • Item, Hill Country Fare 99% Fat Chicken Broth. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $0.75.
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  • Item, Fresh Cilantro. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $0.50.
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  • Item, Fresh Jalapeño Pepper. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $0.16.
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  • Item, Fresh Tomatillo. Quantity: 5 eachs. Price: $0.55.
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    1/2 lb needed

    $0.55

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  • Item, H-E-B Fresh Peeled Garlic Cloves. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $5.18.
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  • Item, H-E-B Organics Long Grain White Rice. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $3.10.
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Instructions

  1. Add water to just cover; bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Boil 5 minutes or until tomatillos are soft. Drain well.
  3. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Cover pan; reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, mince garlic and seeded jalapeno.
  6. Pour mixture into a glass measuring cup and add enough broth to make 2 cups liquid.
  7. Pour tomatillo mixture back into saucepan; add jalapeno and garlic.
  8. Pulse tomatillos in a blender or food processor until smooth; add 1 to 2 tablespoons water, if necessary.
  9. Remove and discard husks from tomatillos; place in a 2-quart saucepan.
  10. Serve immediately.
  11. Stir cilantro into cooked rice.
  12. Stir in rice.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories
    180
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 0.5g
    • 1%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 0g
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 0mg
  • Sodium
    • 250mg
    • 10%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 39g
    • 13%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 1g
  • Sugars
    • 3g
  • Protein
    • 5g
  • Vitamin C
    • 20%
  • Calcium
  • Iron
    • 10%
  • Vitamin A
    • 4%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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