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PERUVIAN

GREEN RICE

By Lorena Grater
https://greenhealthycooking.com/peruvian-
green-rice/

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
1 – 1.5 cups broth - * see notes
2 tsp avocado oil
1 onion
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp Ají amarillo paste
1 cup Jasmine rice
1 carrot
1/2 cup frozen peas
sea salt and pepper - if necessary

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Chop onion and garlic and peel and dice
carrot.
2. Add cilantro and broth to your blender and
blend until the cilantro is completely liquified.
3. Preheat the Instant Pot or a small saucepan
over medium heat and once hot add a drizzle
of oil, then fry chopped onion and garlic in it
until translucent. Then add ají and stir-fry for
a few more seconds.
4. Add rice, cilantro water, and carrots to the
onions and stir to combine.
5. Stove-top: bring to a boil and as soon as
slightly bubbly, reduce heat to low and
immediately cover. Set a timer for 15
minutes.
6. ]Instant Pot: put on the lid and seal. Set the
pot to 3 minutes on high pressure, then wait
35 for full natural pressure release.

7. Add frozen peas and use a spoon or fork to
mix in and fluff the rice. Then serve
immediately.