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Zesty Cilantro Lime Rice

Recreate the magic of this zesty cilantro lime rice at home with our easy-to-make recipe, featuring a perfect blend of fluffy basmati rice and an explosion of tangy flavors, pleasing both your taste buds and your guests.
2
35 min
TOTAL TIME
106
CALORIES
$0.32
PER SERVING
Zesty Cilantro Lime Rice
Ingredients
8 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
Water
3 cups water
Salt
1/2 tsp salt
Lime Juice
2 tbsp lime juice
Lime Zest
1 tbsp lime zest
Lemon Juice
1 tbsp lemon juice
Fresh Cilantro
3 tbsp fresh cilantro
finely chopped
Basmati Rice
2 cups basmati rice
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Directions
8 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2
In a small heavy pot, combine rice, water, 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil, and salt.
3
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat until most of the water evaporates.
4
Once the water level is just above the rice, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
5
Turn off the heat and let the rice sit covered for an additional 5-10 minutes.
6
In a medium bowl, combine finely chopped cilantro, lime juice, lemon juice, lime zest and the remaining 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil.
7
Add the cooked rice to the cilantro mixture and toss gently until completely mixed.
8
Serve the rice warm, garnished with more chopped cilantro if desired.
Health Info
Macros
10g
CARBS
6g
FAT
3g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
VEGETARIAN
VEGAN