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Cilantro Lime Rice

Cilantro Lime Rice has lots of fresh lime and cilantro flavor and pairs great with any kind of Mexican food.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Author: Christin Mahrlig

Ingredients

  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
  • 1 loosely packed cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Bring chicken broth and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add salt and rice. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  • While rice is cooking place cilantro, lime juice, zest, olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a blender and blend until cilantro is finely chopped. Or you can use a food processor.
  • When rice is done, stir cilantro mixture in.