Sesame-Cilantro Rice

Sesame-Cilantro Rice Healthy Recipe

6 Servings 28 min Cook

Macros/Serving: 234 Calories
Tags:vegan | appetizers

Ingredients

2 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
1 Tbsp Peanut Oil
1/4 Slices (1" dia) Ginger Root
1 1/3 Cup Fresh Cilantro
8 Large Scallions
1 1/2 Cup White Rice
1 Tsp Sesame Oil

Directions

Combine rice, sliced ginger, and 2 1/2 cups water in heavy large saucepan; sprinkle generously with salt.

Bring to boil over high heat, stirring once.

Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat peanut oil and sesame oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.

Thinly chop and add green onions.

Saut until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes.

Remove ginger from rice.

Season rice to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Spoon rice into bowl.

Sprinkle rice with cilantro and sesame seeds, then green onions.

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