suemunzlinger's Recipe

Mexican Rice Bowl

Category: Main Dish

Cilantro Lime Rice * recipe below
Black beans
Diced tomatoes
Diced red onion
Chopped cilantro
Avocado slices
Fresh lime juice

Directions:


1. Add cilantro lime rice to a bowl or plate. Top with black beans, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and avocado slices. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the entire dish. Serve warm.

Note-I did not include ingredient measurements because I never measure.


Cilantro Lime Rice


Yield: about 3 cups cooked rice

Ingredients:


1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 (15 ounce) can vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
4 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro

Directions:


In a a saucepan combine rice, butter, garlic, 2 teaspoons of lime juice, broth and water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook on low 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender. Remove from heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, sugar, and cilantro. Pour over hot cooked rice and mix in as you fluff the rice. Serve warm