Cilantro Lime Rice

Cilantro Lime Rice

CILANTRO LIME RICE

yield: ABOUT 3 CUPS COOKED RICE

prep time: 10 MINUTES

cook time: 20 MINUTES

total time: 30 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS:

·         1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

·         1 teaspoon oil

·         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

DIRECTIONS:

1.      In 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.

2.      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.