1 grated peel of 1 lime
1 grated peel of 1/2 orange
1 tbsp butter
3/4 cup rice
1 1/2 cup chicken broth
1 salt & pepper to taste
1 tbsp minced fresh mint
Directions
Combine lime and orange peels in small bowl. (Reserve remainder of
fruit for juice for the pork.) Melt butter in med. pan. Add citrus
peels and rice and saute over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes. Add
chicken broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and
simmer until rice is tender 15 to 18 min. Season to taste with salt
and pepper. Stir in mint.
Servings: 2 servings
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Categories: Fruit; Rice; Vegetable
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