Fluffy Cilantro Lime Rice with a Zesty Citrus Flavor
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
2 1/4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
zest of one lime
1 cup chopped cilantro leaves
Directions:
Rinse the rice two times and drain.
In a medium saucepan with a lid, set to medium-high heat, add the uncooked rice and stir to coat with the olive oil. Cook, stirring, until the rice starts to brown.
Add the water, salt, and lime zest to the rice.
Bring to a boil and then cover with a lid and lower the heat to low simmer.
Cook the rice for 15 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let stand with the lid on for 10 minutes.
Add the lime juice and chopped cilantro to the rice and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl if desired.
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 192 kcal Servings: 4 servings
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