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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
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Ingredients
9 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
Salt
1 tsp salt
Lime Juice
3 tbsp lime juice
Lime
1 whole lime
zested
Olive Oil
2 tbsp olive oil
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Water
1/4 cup water
Chopped Cilantro Leaves & Tender Stems
1 cup chopped cilantro leaves & tender stems
lightly packed
Basmati Rice
1 1/2 cups basmati rice
Vegetable Broth
2 cups vegetable broth
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.
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Health Info
Macros
10g
CARBS
14g
FAT
2g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
VEGAN
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE