cilantro lime rice.

First up... my version of Chipotle's cilantro lime rice. Fresh chopped cilantro and fresh lime juice add wonderful flavor to plain, old white rice.

1 cup white long grain rice

2 cups water

2 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup cilantro, chopped

1 lime, juiced

Cook rice according to package instructions.

I brought two cups water to boiling. Once water was boiling, I added two tablespoons butter, one teaspoon salt and one cup rice. I cooked for 40 minutes over low heat with a lid on the pan.

The rice is finished cooking when all the liquid is evaporated and the rice is soft. Transfer rice to a serving bowl or platter, if desired. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup chopped cilantro and the juice of one lime. Stir to combine and serve warm.

xx.

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