So I looked out the kitchen window and noticed that the cilantro had almost reached the height of the child rabbit fence around my square foot gardening planters. I knew cilantro grew quickly, but didn’t think it would really grow THAT quickly.
Quick…how can I start using this up. And pronto!!!
How about mixed into brown rice with some lime juice for a little extra flavor?!?
(I’m leaving you with just this for tonight…a complete meal with this lip smackingly delicious rice…coming soon to a frugal food website near you.)
Cilantro-Lime Brown Rice
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Servings: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice ($.40)
- 2 Tbsp lime juice ($.10)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil ($.10)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder ($.05)
- Cilantro, use your discretion (free from the garden)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add the brown rice, lime juice, olive oil and a dash of salt and pepper.
- Return to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and cook for 45 to 50 minutes, or until rice is tender.
- Chop cilantro.