Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Lime-Cilantro Rice

Another great side dish that is full of flavor, the lime-cilantro combination makes it really fresh and it goes really good with chicken, vegetables or fish.




Ingredients:
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoons  butter
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro    



Directions:

  1. Bring water to boil, stir in butter and rice. 
  2. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 20 minutes. 
  3. Combine zest, cilantro and lime juice and stir into rice just before serving.
  4. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and a lime wedge.


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