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cilantro lime rice

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Jennifer R
@Kinepeli
Portland, OR

This side dish goes well with any type of Mexican meal. I usually use a combination of white and brown jasmine rice.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cilantro lime rice

  • 1 1/2 c
    water
  • 1 1/2 c
    chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 1/2 c
    long grain rice
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    lime zest
  • 2 Tbsp
    freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1/2 c
    cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter

How To Make cilantro lime rice

  • 1
    Measure rice into a pot. Add salt, water and broth. Bring just to a boil. Reduce heat and add butter. Cover and cook 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is soft.
  • 2
    While the rice is cooking, zest the lime. Squeeze the lime juice into a bowl with the zest. Set aside.
  • 3
    Chop the cilantro. Set aside.
  • 4
    When the rice is done cooking, stir well. Add the lime zest, juice and cilantro.
  • 5
    Stir well. Keep covered until served.
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