Cilantro Lime Rice

Name: Cilantro Lime Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain jasmine rice (rinsed well and drained); 1½ cups water; 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided); 1 small garlic clove (finely minced); 2 scallions (finely chopped); 1 teaspoon lime zest; ¼ to ½ teaspoon sea salt; 1½ tablespoons lime juice; ½ cup finely chopped cilantro; pinch of red pepper flakes or ¼ diced jalapeño (optional)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:20min

I love serving this cilantro lime rice recipe as a fresh, bright side dish with Asian or Mexican food. Plus, it's a great base for homemade burrito bowls!

Updated at: Wed, 28 Jun 2023 11:41:58 GMT