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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.
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35 min
TOTAL TIME
106
CALORIES
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Ingredients
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.
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Health Info
Macros
11g
CARBS
6g
FAT
3g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
VEGAN
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
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