Bon Appetit Best entertaining Recipes/2004

Toasted-Garlic Rice with Fresh Herbs and Lime
Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
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INGREDIENTS:
1-1/2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice 3 cups low-salt chicken broth 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 12 large garlic cloves, minced 3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel



1 Place rice in strainer. Rinse under cold water until water runs clear. Drain well. Bring broth and lime juice to simmer in medium saucepan.
2 Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; saute until golden and sticky, about 1 minute. Add rice; stir 2 minutes. Add hot broth mixture and 3/4 teaspoon salt and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook until rice is tender, about 25 minutes. Turn off heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Add herbs and lime peel to rice; fluff with fork. Season with additional salt, if desired, and serve.

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