Cilantro Lime Rice
A stir-in of cilantro and lime juice transforms plain cooked rice into a lively side dish
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cup long-grain rice or Basmati Rice
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- zest of one lime
- 3 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon jalapeño seeded and diced(optional)
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped, leaves only
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Add the raw rice and stir to coat with the olive oil. Cook, stirring occasionally until the rice has started to brown. Add the garlic and cook a minute more.
- Add broth, salt, and lime zest to the rice. Bring to a rolling boil, then cover and lower the heat to low to maintain a very low simmer.
- Cook undisturbed for 15 minutes, then remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.
- Transfer the rice to a serving bowl. Pour lime juice over the rice and toss with chopped cilantro and diced jalapeño(optional).
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