Zesty Cilantro Lime Rice with Green Chiles

Ingredients

- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup diced green chiles

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients:
Begin by rinsing the rice under cold water to remove excess starch. Mince the garlic and chop the cilantro finely. Juice the lime and set aside.

2. Melt Butter:
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Ensure it doesn’t brown as this could alter the flavor of the dish.

3. Sauté Garlic:
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter, cooking for about 1 minute until it becomes fragrant. Stir continuously to prevent burning.

4. Toast Rice:
Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan. Stir frequently for about 2 minutes to lightly toast the rice. This step helps to build the base flavor.

5. Add Water and Bouillon:
Dissolve the chicken bouillon cube in 2 cups of water. Pour this bouillon-infused water into the saucepan with the rice. Stir well.

6. Simmer Rice:
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and allow it to simmer for 15 minutes. Do not remove the lid during this time.

7. Incorporate Chiles:
After 15 minutes, check the rice for tenderness. If the rice is cooked, add the diced green chiles into the saucepan, mixing them gently into the rice.

8. Finish with Cilantro and Lime:
Remove the saucepan from heat. Immediately add the lime juice and chopped cilantro, stirring them into the rice. The heat from the rice will wilt the cilantro slightly, releasing its aroma.

9. Rest and Serve:
Allow the rice to rest for 5 minutes, covered. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving to ensure it is light and airy.

Total Time

PT25M
25 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

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Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total calories: 600

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