This simple recipe for rice is the perfect complement to either green chili or my Green Chile Curry. It just has a fresh citrus taste that provides a wonderful balance. Instead of typical rice, this one’s a festive rice!
Cilantro Lime Rice
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A festive, yet simple rice dish perfect to serve with any green chili.
Author: Anita Edge
Recipe type: Vegetable
Cuisine: Southwest
Serves: 8 servings
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
- Bring water to a boil; stir in rice, salt, and butter.
- Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender, about 25 minutes.
- Turn off heat and let set 5 minutes.
- Stir in lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro just before serving.
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