LEMON-LIME RICE

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This is my all-time favorite rice dish. It's really easy to prepare and it goes quite well with a variety of different main dishes. But my preference is to serve it with baked chicken breasts with a tangy lime sauce, such as Lime Sauced Chicken.

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 c white rice (basmati is a nice choice, but any white rice is ok)
4 c boiling water
1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp chopped fresh herbs (good choices are basil, rosemary, oregano, parsley, cilantro, thyme)
1 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
1 1/2 tsp grated lime zest
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp lime juice

Steps:

  • 1. Cook rice for 5 minutes in a saucepan with briskly boiling water and butter, stirring once. Cover the pan, turn the heat off, but leave the pan on the burner undisturbed for 15-20 minutes.
  • 2. After the rice has absorbed the liquid and is light and fluffy, add the selected herb (or herbs), lemon zest, lime zest, salt, and lime juice. Stir well.
  • 3. Serve warm.

Usuario Mobil
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the lemon and lime add a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Pappo Hasan
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This is a great recipe! The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the lemon and lime add a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy side dish.


tibeninbe amos
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


DJ ssengo
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This recipe is a keeper! The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the lemon and lime add a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Zaidkhan khan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the lemon and lime add a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy side dish.


guddu and guria
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This is one of my favorite rice recipes! It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love the combination of lemon and lime, and the rice is always fluffy and delicious.


ht goat
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The rice was perfectly cooked and the lemon and lime added a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Emma Ava
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This is a great recipe! The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the lemon and lime add a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy side dish.


Arif Sefic
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and the flavor is amazing. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Sikandar Butt
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This was my first time making lemon-lime rice and it turned out great! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the lemon and lime added a refreshing twist. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Rehman Ktk
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the rice. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy side dish.


Skincare by PEARLYS
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the rice turned out perfect! I loved the combination of lemon and lime, it was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making this again.