Cilantro Lime Rice
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Cilantro Lime Rice
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The best rice for burrito bowls, burritos, and more! Use this handy side dish to serve with grilled chicken, baked salmon, any type of Mexican food or Asian food! Zesty, herby, vibrant flavors make this perfect side so tasty.
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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 cup uncooked basmati white rice or long-grain white rice
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups water or broth
- 3/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 lime zested (about ½ tsp lime zest)
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves loosely packed and chopped*
Instructions
- Heat the avocado oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the uncooked white rice and stir well. Continue cooking and stirring the rice until it becomes fragrant, about 4 to 5 minutes. You can brown the rice or do as I do and sauté it just until the grains turn opaque white and the rice is fragrant. Avoid cooking at high heat, as the rice will become too dark very quickly. It will take a little longer over medium heat to achieve the goal of browning the rice, but it will ensure the rice turns out with perfect texture and flavor.
- Stir in the minced garlic and continue cooking and stirring for another 2 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant.
- Pour in the water (or chicken broth) and sea salt. Cover, and bring the mixture to a full boil. As soon as the rice is at a full boil, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or the amount of cooking time specified on the package instructions.
- Once the rice has finished cooking, immediately remove the lid and fluff it with a fork.
- Stir in the lime zest, lime juice, and fresh chopped cilantro. Taste the rice for flavor and add more salt, lime juice, or cilantro to your personal taste.
- Serve cilantro lime rice with your choice of main entrée and enjoy! This is an amazing side dish for Mexican food and it is marvelous in burrito bowls or burritos.
Notes
- *You can add more cilantro to your personal taste
- Store leftover rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Serving (of 4)
Calories
143kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
436mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2to 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving (of 4) | |
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Sodium | 436mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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