Cilantro Lime Rice

As promised - here is the recipe for the rice from our March RS Activity.

Cilantro Lime Rice

1 cup white rice uncooked
2 teaspoons butter
2 cloves garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
15 ounces chicken broth
1/4 cup water
2 Tbs fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons sugar
3 Tbs fresh cilantro chopped

1. Melt butter in a 2-3 quart pan with lid.  Add rice and garlic, and cook until rice begins to turn golden.

2. Add lime zest, chicken broth and water to rice mixture.  Bring to a boil.  Cover and reduce heat.  Simmer on low hear for 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender.  Remove from heat.

3. In a small bowl, comibine lime juice, sugar, and cilantro.  Pour cilantro mixture over cooked rice and fluff with fork.

4. Serve in tostadas, burritos and salads.