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Cilantro Lime Brown Rice

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Additional Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Author: Michelle Goth
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Ingredients
 

  • 4.5 cups low sodium chicken broth, or water
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 2 cups medium grain brown rice, not instant
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a medium size saucepan, add chicken broth (or water) and butter. Bring to boil.
  • Add rice. Reduce to low and cover. Simmer for 40 minutes.
  • After 40 minutes, remove from heat.
  • Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes.
  • Stir in lime zest, lime juice and cilantro just before serving.
Serving: 1, Calories: 180kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 106mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g
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