cilantro lime rice

Name: Cilantro Lime Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) long grain rice; 1 tablespoon(s) oil; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 3/4 - 2 cup(s) water; 1/2 - lime, zested; 1/2 - lime, juiced, more if you'd like; 3 tablespoon(s) finely chopped cilantro

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Heather Haddo

Burlington, KY

Updated on Jun 24, 2012

This rice is literally in the limelight at gatherings, especially when I do a burrito bar. It's a great companion/side to a spicy main dish.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup long grain rice
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 - 2 cups water
1/2 - lime, zested
1/2 - lime, juiced, more if you'd like
3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro

How To Make cilantro lime rice

Step 1

Rinse rice.

Step 2

Combine rice, oil, salt, water, and lime zest. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook on very low heat for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is fluffy.
Step 3

Remove from heat and transfer to a mixing bowl. Add lime juice and chopped cilantro.
Step 4

Give it a good mix and enjoy!
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