Lime-Peanut Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cups long grain white rice
• 1 cup chopped peanuts, divided
• 3 3/4 cups vegetable stock or chicken stock
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons lime zest
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. 1

   In a large sauce pan over medium heat melt butter and add oil.

2. 2

   Saute the onion for 8 minutes.

3. 3

   Add rice and stir to coat.

4. 4

   Add 1/2 cup peanuts, stock, lime juice, and lime zest.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil and stir to make sure nothing is stuck to the bottom of pot.

6. 6

   Cover and reduce heat to medium low.

7. 7

   Cool until rice is cooked and liquid absorbed, around 20 minuts.

8. 8

   Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro.

9. 9

   Cover and let stand 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Transfer rice to serving bowl and sprinkle with remaining nuts.