Cilantro Lime Rice

I served this with the stuffed peppers last night; it was the perfect side dish to go along with them.

Cilantro Lime Rice

printable version of Cilantro Lime Rice

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
1 cup rice
1 ½ cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Zest from one lime
½ cup chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon salt

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; add onions and sauté until golden. Add garlic and rice; stir constantly for 1 minute. Continue cooking and stirring occasionally until rice browns a little. Pour chicken broth over rice and cover; cook for 20-25 minutes. When rice is tender, add lime juice, zest, cilantro and salt. Mix gently; serve hot.