Cilantro Lime Rice

This side recipe, Cilantro Lime Rice, leans on butter, rice and low-sodium chicken broth. It makes 6 servings as a side dish and takes about 25 minutes.

• Yield 6 servings as a side dish
• Ready in 25 minutes
• Prep 10 minutes
• Cook 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/4 cups rice (long grain white rice or jasmine rice works best)
• 2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Juice and zest of 1 large lime
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

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

Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.