Cilantro Lime Rice
Ingredients
The rice
-
1
cup
long-grain jasmine rice
-
1½
cups
water
The flavorings
-
3
teaspoons
extra-virgin olive oil
-
1
small clove
garlic
-
2
scallions
finely chopped
-
1
teaspoon
lime zest
-
¼ to ½
teaspoon
sea salt
-
1½
tablespoons
fresh lime juice
-
½
cup
fresh cilantro
-
a pinch
red pepper flakes or diced jalapeño (optional)
Instructions
- Combine rice, water, and 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Uncover and fluff the rice with a fork.
- Add garlic, scallions, and lime zest to the rice and stir.
- Let cool for 1 minute, then mix in the remaining olive oil, salt, lime juice, cilantro, and optional jalapeño or red pepper flakes.
- Stir to combine and season to taste before serving.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
250
Total fat
8g
Total carbohydrates
40g
Total protein
4g
Sodium
200mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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