Description
This Lime Rice Recipe is a flavorful and aromatic dish that pairs perfectly with a variety of main courses. The zesty lime flavor combined with fragrant cilantro and warm cumin makes this rice a standout side dish.
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Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/4 cups basmati rice
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- zest and juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Toast the Rice: In a medium saucepan, over medium-high heat, add the butter and the dry basmati rice. Toast the rice, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant.
- Add Ingredients: Add chicken broth, cilantro, salt, cumin, lime zest, and juice. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Cover the pan, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff and Serve: Remove the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Protein: 4.4g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
