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Lemon Cilantro Rice


I was out of lime, so I just used lemon and it was delicious!

CILANTRO-LIME RICE

1 c. uncooked rice (long-grain, white rice)
1 tsp. butter or margarine
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
1 can (15 oz) chicken broth
1 cup water
1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tsp. sugar
3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro

In a saucepan combine rice, butter, garlic, 1 tsp. lime, 

chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil. Cover and 

cook on low 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender. 

Remove from heat. In a small bowl combine lime juice, 

sugar and cilantro. Pour over hot cooked rice and

 mix in as you fluff the rice.