Cilantro Lime Rice and Salsa Beans

Part 2 of the do-it-yourself' pulled pork bar recipes - click here for part 1/sweet pork post. Janis taught me to make rice in a small enameled cast iron dutch oven on the stovetop, it turned out perfectly and clean up is a breeze.

CILANTRO LIME RICE

• 1 T. butter
• 1 1/4 cups rice (long grain or jasmine)
• 2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 3/4 t. salt
• 1/4 t. pepper
• juice and zest of 1 large lime
• 2 T. chopped cilantro
• 1/4 t. ground cumin

In a skillet or medium saucepan, melt the butter and add the rice. Stir, letting the rice and butter cook for 1-2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook for 15-16 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with fork and serve. 

makes 6 servings as a side dish


SALSA BEANS

I love a non-recipe recipe - this one is literally just two cans of rinsed and drained black beans, mixed with 1 cup salsa in a saucepan, simmer for a few minutes. 

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