Cilantro Lime Rice
Cuisine: Southwest
Author: Anita Edge
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 25 mins
Total time: 30 mins
A festive, yet simple rice dish perfect to serve with any green chili.
Ingredients
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
  1. Bring water to a boil; stir in rice, salt, and butter.
  2. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender, about 25 minutes.
  3. Turn off heat and let set 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro just before serving.
Recipe by Denver Green Chili at https://denvergreenchili.com/recipes/sides/rice/cilantro-lime-rice/