Cilantro Lime Rice

Yield: 6 servings as a side dish

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Ingredients

1 tablespoons butter
1 ¼ cups rice, long grain white rice or jasmine rice works best
2 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Juice and zest of 1 large lime
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

In a skillet or medium saucepan, melt the butter and add the rice. Stir, letting the rice and butter cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook for 15-16 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with fork and serve.

Notes

Brown Rice: lots of people have asked if this recipe can be made with brown rice - there are updates from commenters who have tried it in the comment thread below!

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