CILANTRO LIME RICE

YIELD: 6 SERVINGS AS A SIDE DISH

 

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES

 

COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES

 

TOTAL TIME: 25 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

•  1 tablespoons butter
•  1 1/4 cups rice (long grain white rice or jasmine rice works best)
•  2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
•  3/4 teaspoon salt
•  1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
•  Juice and zest of 1 large lime
•  2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
•  1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a skillet or medium saucepan, melt the butter and add the rice. Stir, letting the rice and butter cook for 1-2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook for 15-16 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with fork and serve.