Description
A simple and flavorful rice dish with fresh cilantro and zesty lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced and zested
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the rice and stir for 1 minute.
- Pour in water and salt, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and mix in cilantro, lime juice, and zest.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust salt to taste.
- For extra flavor, toast the rice lightly before adding water.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg