Cilantro Lime Rice

Name: Cilantro Lime Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice; 1 teaspoon butter; 2 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon lime zest; 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice; 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 4 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro

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4.5

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Vegetarian, gluten-free

Cilantro Lime Rice

Iris Warren

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This easy cilantro lime rice is the perfect side dish to any Mexican meal and it tastes just like Chipotle's rice, but BETTER!

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Ingredients

1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon butter
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 cups vegetable broth
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
4 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro

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Instructions

In a a saucepan combine rice, butter, garlic, lime zest, 2 teaspoons of lime juice, and broth. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook on low 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender. Remove from heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, sugar, and cilantro. Pour over hot cooked rice and mix in as you fluff the rice. Serve warm.