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Cilantro Lime Rice
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Cilantro-Lime Rice

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 40 mins | Total Time: 50 mins | Yield: 6 cups Cilantro and lime flavor this rice, making a great accompaniment for Mexican dishes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Author: Terri @ that's some good cookin'

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 chicken bouillon cubes or 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest, optional
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • In a saucepan combine rice, butter, garlic, lime zest, chicken bouillon and water.
  • Bring to a boil and stir well. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 20-30 minutes, until rice is tender. Remove from heat.
  • In a small bowl combine lime juice, sugar and cilantro. Pour over hot cooked rice and gently toss/stir rice to incorporate.
  • Try other recipes in this series: Sweet Pork for Salads, Tacos, or Burritoes (Cafe Rio knock-off) and Creamy Cilantro Tomatoillo Dressing

Notes

Recipe @ that's some good cookin' by Mirien C.