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Showing posts with label Mexican. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Cilantro Lime Rice

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• zest from one lime
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp. salt

Directions:
Add the oil to a sauce pan and heat on low. Add the garlic and rice to the oil and saute for 2 minutes on medium heat stirring frequently.
Add the chicken broth, salt, lime juice and bring to a boil. Cover and cook on low for 15 minutes or according to rice package directions.
When the rice is done, add lime zest and chopped cilantro and stir to mix in. Serve immediately.

Best SALSA ever

  • 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained (highly recommended: San Marzano)
  • 1 small red onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 Serrano chile
  • 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Throw everything in a food proc and pulse. EASY.

recipe courtesy tyler florence, food network