Cilantro Lime Rice
A refreshing side dish combining fragrant rice with zesty lime and fresh cilantro, perfect for complementing any meal.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Juice of 1 lime
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- Optional: a pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the rinsed rice and toast it for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour in the water and add salt. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains.
- Stir in the lime juice and zest until evenly distributed.
- Add the chopped cilantro, mixing gently.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 1g