Side dishe for 4
Cilantro Lime Rice with broth
Buttery white rice simmers in chicken broth, then gets brightened with lime, cilantro, salt, and cumin.
Typical price
$2.80for 4 servings
$0.70 per serving$2.80 for 4
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- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.65Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 19 oz | $1.31Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.80 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- pepper to taste (optional)
- 1 1/4 cup uncooked white rice
- juice and zest 1 large or 2 small limes
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cumin
Steps
- Melt the butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the rice and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, lime zest, salt, cumin, and pepper, then bring to a boil.
- Cover the saucepan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 18 minutes.
- Stir in the lime juice and cilantro, then let the rice stand for 3 minutes.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
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