Lime Cilantro Rice

Submitted by BigRedDot

Ingredients

 * 2 tablespoons butter
 * 1 small yellow onion, cut into medium dice
 * 4 cloves garlic, minced
 * 2 cups long-grain white rice
 * 3 1/2 vegetable stock
 * 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
 * 4 tablespoons grated lime zest
 * salt and fresh pepper to taste
 * chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

 * 1) Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat
 * 2) Saute onion and garlic in the butter until onion is transparent
 * 3) Add the rice and stir it just enough to get it coated in the butter
 * 4) Add the stock, lime zest, and lime juice, salt and pepper and bring to a boil
 * 5) As soon as it boils, turn the heat down to low and cover the saucepan
 * 6) Cook until rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed (about 20 minutes)
 * 7) Remove pan from the heat and let sit, still covered, for five minutes
 * 8) Transfer the rice to a serving bowl and toss with the chopped cilantro