Cilantro Lime Rice

This recipe uses the tricks that Chipotle uses to season their rice.  I use brown rice in place of their long grained white rice because the health benefits to brown rice are amazing.  Feel free to use any rice you like. This rice goes great next to any Mexican inspired meal!


Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 whole grain brown rice
• 1 lime
• 2 1/2 cup water
• 2-3 tbsp fresh cilantro; chopped

Directions:

• In a two court sauce pan heat the oil over medium-high heat.  
• Add the rice and the juice of one lime and sautè for 2-3 min.
• Add the water and bring to a boil.
• Once it is at a rolling boil reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer rice for 30 min or until all the liquid is absorbed.
• Add the fresh cilantro and give it a good mix.  Serve as a side with any Mexican dish.  

*This makes about 4 servings of rice.