GREEN RICE WITH TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS

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Fresh herbs and vegetables add flavor and color to this rice recipe that's ready in 40 minutes - a perfect side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup raw unsalted hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas), pine nuts or slivered almonds
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup tightly packed fresh cilantro (stems and leaves)
1/2 cup tightly packed fresh parsley (stems and leaves)
1 medium green bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
1 small onion, chopped (1/3 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 jalapeƱo chile, seeded
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 3/4 cups water
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups uncooked regular long-grain rice

Steps:

  • In 8-inch skillet, heat pumpkin seeds and 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until seeds are lightly toasted. (Watch carefully-they can burn quickly.) Use slotted spoon to remove pumpkin seeds from pan and cool on paper towel-lined plate.
  • In food processor or blender, puree cilantro, parsley, bell pepper, onion, garlic, chile, salt, cumin and water until smooth; set aside.
  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat until hot. Add rice and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly translucent around edges. Add pureed liquid and heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork and stir in pumpkin seeds. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

Godknows Nakuweya
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This recipe was easy to follow and the green rice turned out great! The pumpkin seeds added a nice touch of flavor and crunch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Ayomide Oladeji
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This recipe was a great way to use up some leftover rice. The green rice was flavorful and the pumpkin seeds added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Kweku Etru
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This recipe is a keeper! The green rice is delicious and the pumpkin seeds add a nice touch. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


KR TV
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it! The green rice was flavorful and the pumpkin seeds added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Zubenathi Mdingi
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This recipe was just okay. The green rice was a bit too salty for my taste and the pumpkin seeds were not very flavorful. I would not make this recipe again.


Akram islam
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I found this recipe to be too time-consuming. The rice took forever to cook and the pumpkin seeds were a pain to toast. I would not make this recipe again.


Lynette Smith
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This recipe was a disappointment. The rice was bland and the pumpkin seeds were not toasted enough. I would not recommend this recipe to others.


wahab sahib
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The green rice was good, but I found the pumpkin seeds to be a bit too overpowering. Next time I will use fewer seeds or omit them altogether.


Chamal Nishen
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the green rice and the pumpkin seeds added a nice touch.


Ruthann Edwards
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I followed the recipe exactly and the rice turned out perfectly. The flavors were amazing and the pumpkin seeds added a nice crunch. This is a new favorite recipe in my house!


Mark George
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This recipe was a hit! The green rice was flavorful and the pumpkin seeds added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Netta Barnes
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My family loved this green rice! The flavors were well-balanced and the pumpkin seeds added a nice textural contrast. I will definitely be making this again.


Adelayo adedolapo
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This green rice with toasted pumpkin seeds is a delightful dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor. The rice is cooked in a flavorful broth with spinach, garlic, and onion, and the toasted pumpkin seeds add a nice crunch and nutty flavor. I