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Cilantro Lime Rice

By Candace Braun DavisonPublished: Mar 29, 2017

Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

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Yields:

4

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

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Directions

1. Step 1In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Add juice from one lime, salt and rice, stirring for one minute to coat. Add water and bring to a boil.
2. Step 2 Once boiling, cover and reduce to a simmer, cooking over low heat until rice is tender, 22 to 25 minutes.
3. Step 3 Fold in cilantro, garnish with more lime juice and serve.

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