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Cilantro-Lime Brown Rice

A delicious side dish with chopped cilantro and lime juice.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 to 2 tsp chopped cilantro
  • 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.
  • Once the rice has cooked, add the garlic powder, chopped cilantro and more salt and pepper to taste. Fluff with a fork before serving.
  • Serve Cilantro-Lime Brown Rice with favorite Mexican dish.