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ngredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 white onion diced
- 2 cups long grain white rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
- 1/2 cup freshly chopped cilantro
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add in onion and saute 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add in rice and toast 3 minutes, until rice is lightly toasted.
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Pour in chicken broth and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
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Reduce the heat to low and cover with lid. Simmer 15 minutes, until all liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender.
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Stir in lime juice, cilantro, and butter until melted. Add more salt, to taste. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 998mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 16.3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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