You are here > Home > Recipes > 

Next

LIME SAFFRON RICE

IACP Take 5! Recipe Contest Winner - Bibby Gignilliat
Yield: Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground saffron
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Combine rice, broth, salt and saffron in 2-quart saucepan.

Heat to boiling; stir once or twice.

Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Stir in butter, lime juice and cilantro.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 143   
Total Fat 3g 
Cholesterol 5mg 
Sodium 508mg 
Total Carbohydrate 26g 
Dietary Fiber 1g 
Protein 3g
 
USA Rice Federation (www.usarice.com)