Cilantro Lime Rice

Ingrédients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons onion (chopped)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 cup Basmati or long-grain white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped, loosely packed)
• 1 lime (juice and zest )

Préparation

1. 1

   Heat oil over medium-high heat in a 1.5 quart sauce pan. Add the rice and stir so that all the grains are coated. Cook while stirring for about 2 minutes and then add the onion. Continue to saute until the rice starts to brown. Stir in the garlic and cook another 30 seconds.

2. 2

   Add the chicken broth, salt, and lime zest. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and cook 18 minutes. Take pot off element and let it sit for 10 minutes. (Do NOT remove the lid.)

3. 3

   Fluff the rice with a fork and mix in lime juice and cilantro. Mix until evenly dispersed.