Cilantro Lime Rice

We probably eat rice at least once a week, so this was a nice change up from the usual plain brown rice. This dish is meant to be served with the Chicken Ropa Vieja and Southwestern Black Bean Salad.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup extra long grain rice or basmati rice
• 1/2 lime, juice of
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
• 4 tsp vegetable oil

Directions:

1. In a small heavy pot, add rice, water, 1 tsp oil and salt.
2. Boil on high until most of the water evaporates. When the water just skims the top of the rice, reduce to low and cover about 15 minutes. Shut off flame and keep covered an additional 5 minute.
3. In a medium bowl, combine chopped cilantro, lime juice, rice and remaining oil and toss until completely mixed.