Emerald Rice

Name: Emerald Rice
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked long-grain rice; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 teaspoon lime zest; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; salt and pepper

Submitted by Cookingwithpassion

"This is from Ingrid Hoffman's Dimply Delicioso cookbook. Because you're using leftover cooked rice, its a really quick side dish to make. It looks beautiful and would be great for company. The cilantro flavor in the rice is so unexpected and is just the thing for a mexican menu."

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Ready In:: 10mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 cups cooked long-grain rice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
¹⁄₄ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
¹⁄₄ cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
¹⁄₂ teaspoon lime zest
¹⁄₄ cup grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper

directions

Preheat your broiler to high.
Microwave the cooked rice on high until warmed through.
Place rice in a heat-proof casserole or baking dish and toss with butter, cilantro, parsley, lime zest and parmesan cheese.
Place dish under the broiler until the top is browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Watch carefully, ovens vary.
Season with salt and pepper and serve.