Lime Cilantro Rice

Name: Lime Cilantro Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, or other long-grain white rice; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 1/4 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; Finely grated zest of one lime; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 1 cup lightly packed chopped cilantro (leaves and tender stems only)

6 steps

Prep:5minCook:20min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:36:27 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories285.7 kcal (14%)

Total Fat7.6 g (11%)

Carbs49.7 g (19%)

Sugars0.6 g (1%)

Protein4.5 g (9%)

Sodium586.9 mg (29%)

Fiber1.3 g (5%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil

1 ½ cupsbasmati rice

or other long-grain white rice

1clove garlic

minced

2 ¼ cupswater

1 teaspoonsalt

1lime

finely grated zest of

3 tablespoonslime juice

1 cupcilantro

lightly packed, chopped, leaves and tender stems only

Instructions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan on medium high heat. Add the raw rice and stir to coat with the olive oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice has started to brown.

Step 2

Add the garlic and cook a minute more.

Step 3

Add water, salt, and lime zest to the rice. Bring to a rolling boil, then cover and lower the heat to low to maintain a very low simmer.

Step 4

Cook undisturbed for 15 minutes (check your rice package instructions), then remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Fluff the rice with a fork.

Step 6

Transfer the rice to a serving bowl. Pour lime juice over the rice and toss with chopped cilantro.