Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
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Yield:
4 servings
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Total Time:
40 mins
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Prep Time:
15 mins
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Cook Time:
25 mins
Ingredients
- 2 Mazola® Sobrecitos™ Chicken Flavor Bouillon Packets
- OR 4 teaspoons Mazola® Chicken Flavor Bouillon Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sazon seasoning with annato (sazon con achiote), optional
- 2 cups hot water
- 1 tablespoon Mazola® Corn Oil
- 1 cup long grain rice, rinsed and drained*
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 3/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1-1/4 cups fresh OR frozen corn
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Step 1) Combine bouillon, sazon (if desired) and hot water; stir to dissolve and set aside.
- Step 2) Heat oil in a large deep sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add rice and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the rice begins to turn slightly golden in color. Add onion, peppers, corn and garlic; stir to combine and cook for 2 minutes.
- Step 3) Add prepared broth and lime juice to rice and bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat to low and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed. Cover and remove from heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and stir in cilantro. Garnish with fresh lime peel or lime slices, if desired. (Rice may also be cooked in a rice cooker.)
- *If using enriched rice, do not rinse.
