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Lively Cilantro Lime Basmati Rice

This Lively Cilantro Lime Basmati Rice is easy to make, better than any restaurant's, and a perfect addition to Mexican, Asian cuisines or burritos. The refreshing flavors of cilantro and lime combined with aromatic garlic make this rice an unforgettable side dish.
2
29 min
TOTAL TIME
178
CALORIES
$1.57
PER SERVING
Lively Cilantro Lime Basmati Rice
Ingredients
9 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
Salt
1 tsp salt
Lime Juice
3 tbsp lime juice
Lime
1 whole lime
zested
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Water
1/4 cup water
Olive Oil
2 lbs olive oil
Chopped Cilantro Leaves & Tender Stems
1 cup chopped cilantro leaves & tender stems
lightly packed
Vegetable Broth
2 cups vegetable broth
Basmati Rice
1 1/2 cups basmati rice
Directions
9 STEPS
5 min
PREP TIME
24 min
COOK TIME
29 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan on medium-high heat.
2
Add the basmati rice and stir, coating it in the olive oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice begins browning.
3
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
4
Combine the vegetable broth, water, salt, and lime zest in the saucepan with the rice.
5
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, cover, and reduce the heat to low, maintaining a gentle simmer.
6
Cook undisturbed for 12 minutes, or as per package instructions, then remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
7
Fluff the cooked rice with a fork.
8
Transfer the rice to a serving bowl and pour lime juice over it.
9
Toss the rice with the chopped cilantro and serve with your choice of chicken, steak, shrimp, Mexican, or Asian dishes.
Health Info
Macros
10g
CARBS
14g
FAT
2g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
VEGETARIAN
VEGAN