Description
A warm, fluffy bowl of rice bursting with zesty cilantro and lime flavor, perfect as a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups white rice
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to a vigorous boil, then add the rinsed rice.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it cook for 18-20 minutes until tender and water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and keep covered for about 5 minutes to let it steam.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in olive oil, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt to taste.
- Serve warm as a side dish or as a base for a burrito bowl.
Notes
Customize the recipe by adding leftover veggies or proteins based on what you have in your pantry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg