Cilantro Lime Rice
Cilantro lime rice is a bright and flavorful dish that will freshen up any meal. It's easy to make and comes together quickly!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 206kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cup water or broth
- 1 lime juice and zested
- 1/2 cup cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
- Rinse rice in a fine mesh sieve until water runs clear, drain well, set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Then add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add the rice and salt, and lightly toast and stir the rice for a minute. Then, add the water.
- Bring it to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Remove the pot from heat (keep it covered) and let it steam for 10 minutes.
- Add the lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro. Toss everything together and serve immediately!
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Nutrition
Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg