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Monday, August 22

Cilantro Lime Rice

I mentioned before how much I love the lemon parsley rice.  Well, I love it even more now, because it's just. so. versatile!  I made enchiladas with the homemade red sauce and thought, how about switching out the flavors in the rice for a Mexican flavored dish?

It works.  And it's good. 



























Cilantro Lime Rice

1 cup uncooked brown basmati rice
2 1/4 cup chicken stock

Juice and zest of one lime
1/4 cup (loosely packed) cilantro, finely chopped

In a medium saucepan, bring chicken stock to a boil.  Stir in rice and bring back to a boil.  Immediately turn down heat to a low simmer and cover saucepan.  Simmer for 45 minutes to one hour, or until all the moisture is absorbed.  Fluff rice with a fork and stir in juice and zest of one lime and chopped cilantro.   Serve along with enchiladas (white or red) or any other Mexican inspired dish.



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This recipe is linked to:

Beauty and Bedlam's Tasty Tuesday
Blessed With Grace Tempt My Tummy Tuesday
Designs By Gollum Foodie Friday
Grocery Cart Challenge Recipe Swap
Friday Potluck at EKat's Kitchen
Hearth 'n Soul Recipe Swap at Premeditated Leftovers
La Bella Vita's Fresh Clean and Pure Friday 
Life As Mom Ultimate Recipe Swap
Miz Helen's Country Cottage Full Plate Thursday  

7 comments:

  1. Tadka PastaAugust 22, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    That looks like a neat way to cook brown rice, I'm sure it tastes delish with the chicken stock, lime and cillantro!

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  2. Alea MilhamAugust 22, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    This recipe includes some of my favorite flavors! Your rice looks delicious and would be wonderful paired with a variety of dishes. Thanks for sharing the recipe with the Hearth and Soul Hop.

    BTW, Alex is no longer hosting the Hearth and Soul Hop. Some time when you get a chance would you mind changing the link to one of the current hosts?

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  3. ElsaAugust 23, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    I'm always looking for new rice recipes and we are huge cilantro fans (I think I use it in every other recipe I make).

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  4. MiriamAugust 24, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    I have a cilantro lime rice recipe on my blog too, but it's different from your recipe. The flavor combo IS pretty tasty :), Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters

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  5. Carrie @ My Favorite FindsAugust 25, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    I just pinned something similar to this on Pinterest not long ago, and I can't wait to try it. Do you think quick cooking rice would work?

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  6. JohnlynAugust 27, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    I love the rice at Chipotle! I'll have to try this. Thanks for posting.

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  7. Miz HelenAugust 28, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Hi Jackie,
    This is an awesome Cilantro Lime Rice that we would just love. The flavor combination is one of my favorites. Hope you are having a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come back soon!
    Miz Helen

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