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Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

Submitted by Messy Cook on 2008/04/02

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Great side dish or as a filling for burritos

Directions

Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add juice from half of the lime and rice, fry while stirring for 1-2 minutes. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook until water is fully absorbed. Add juice from the other half of lime and more water if needed. Carefully stir and fluff the rice. Add cilantro as desired and served warm.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

-		3 teaspoons butter
-		1 lime, juiced
-		1 cup basmati rice
-		1 1/2 cups water
-		3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, or more to taste

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