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Showing posts with label lime. Show all posts

Cilantro Lime Rice

Comments (0) | Monday, October 17, 2011

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup rice
  • 3 Tbs olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (1 tsp)
  • 1 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 1 Tbs lime juice
  • salt to taste
  • 2 cups finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 cups baby spinach, finely chopped
  • 3 scallions, finely chopped
  • salt to taste
Directions:
  1. In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil.  Add the rice, olive oil, garlic, leon zest, lime juice, and salt and reduce to medium heat.  Stir gently, cover and simmer slowly for about 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender.  Leave the rice covered so the steam stays in, making the rice fluffy.  
  2. Transfer the rice to a large mixing bowl.  Add the cilantro, spinach, scallions, and salt.  Combine thoroughly.
Nutrition facts:
  • 290 cal
  • 11g fat (1.5g sat)
  • 5g protein
  • 44g carbs
  • 35mg sodium
  • 0mg cholesterol


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Havana Black Beans

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Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 medium red pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 medium green pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (1/2 tsp)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp dried thyme, or 1 Tbs fresh
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp canned chipotle chilies, minced with sauce
  • 2 (15 oz) cans cooked black beans, rinsed and drained well
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • salt to taste
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Directions:
  1. Heat the olive oil in  a medium saucepan, and saute the onion for 3 minutes, until it is golden brown.  Add the peppers and garlic; continue to saute for 2 minutes.  Add the cumin, dried thyme, bay leaves, and chipotle chilies; combine well.
  2. Add the black beans, water and coconut milk to the pot, and stir well.  Simmer the beans for 10-15 minutes.  Stir in the lime juice and salt.
  3. Ladle the beans into serving bowls, and top each bowl with the chopped scallions and cilantro.
Nutrition facts:
  • 280 cal
  • 11g fat (6g sat)
  • 13g protein
  • 34g carbs
  • 0mg cholesterol
  • 780mg sodium


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"Cafe Rio" Style Lime-Cilantro Ranch Dressing

Comments (0) | Thursday, October 6, 2011


Ingredients:


  • 1 envelope buttermilk ranch dressing mix
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 bunch of cilantro
  • 1 heaping tsp of minced garlic
  • 2 tomatillos
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 tsp Cholula sauce (or tobasco sauce)

Directions:

Blend in food processor or blender, store in refrigerator until ready to serve.


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