Description
A refreshing lime cilantro rice recipe perfect as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup basmati rice
- ¾ cup water
- 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Add the rice, water, 1 teaspoon of olive oil, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, and lime zest to a 2 quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, then cover and reduce the heat to low so the rice simmers gently.
- Cook without lifting the lid for 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and keep it covered for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the rice to a bowl. Drizzle with lime juice, add the remaining olive oil, and gently toss with chopped cilantro. Taste and add the remaining salt if needed.
Notes
- This rice can be served alongside grilled meats or fish.
- For a spicier kick, add chopped jalapeño.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg