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Cilantro Rice

A fragrant and flavorful rice dish infused with fresh cilantro and lime, perfect as a side for various meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Latin, Mexican
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Rice Base
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Flavoring
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime juice and zest
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Method
 

Cooking the Rice
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, water, olive oil, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.
Finishing Touches
  1. Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
  2. Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the chopped cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, and minced garlic until well combined.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider sautéing the garlic in the olive oil before adding the rice.

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