Recipe for Spicy Green Rice

Spicy Green Rice

Ingredients

.....Vegetable cooking spray
.....2 teaspoons vegetable oil
.....1/2 cup chopped green onions
.....2 cloves garlic, minced
.....1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
.....2 Anaheim chiles, seeded and finely chopped
.....1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
.....1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons water
.....1/4 teaspoon salt
.....1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
.....1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
.....1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
.....1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper

Preparation

Coat a saucepan with cooking spray; add oil. Place over medium high heat until hot. Add onions and garlic; saute until tender. Add rice and chopped peppers; saute 3 minutes. Stir in water and salt; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in parsley and remaining ingredients. Cover and cook an additional 5 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Yield: 3 1/2 cups