Recipes Ingredients Pasta and Grains Rice Recipes Herb and Scallion Rice 4.7 (6) Close Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 4 Cooking the rice in a puree of fresh cilantro, mint, and scallions adds a little zest and a vibrant green hue. Directions Puree water, cilantro, mint, scallions, and garlic in a blender until smooth. Heat oil in a small saucepan over high heat. Add rice, and stir to coat. Cook until slightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add herb puree and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, and cook, covered, for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.