Name: Cilantro Lime Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain white rice; 1 1/2 cups water; Extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small garlic clove grated; 1 lime zest and juice; 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro; Sea salt

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Overview

Prep5 min

Cook25 min

Total30 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

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Equipment

Saucepan with lid
Fork

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Method

01

Rinse the rice

Rinse the rice until the water runs mostly clear.

02

Combine

Combine the rice and water in a saucepan.

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Bring to a boil

Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to low.

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Cook

Cook until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.

05

Rest

Remove from the heat and let it sit, covered, for about 10 minutes.

06

Fluff

Fluff the rice with a fork.

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Season

Add olive oil, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and salt.

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Toss

Toss gently and taste for seasoning.

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Tips

NoteLet the rice rest before fluffing it. Those ten quiet minutes make the grains much nicer.

NoteAdd the cilantro and lime after cooking. Their job is to taste fresh, so I don't want them simmering away in the pot.

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Nutrition

AllergensNone of the major allergens

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Storage

RefrigeratorUp to 4 days; reheat covered with a splash of water and refresh with extra lime and cilantro.

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Frequently asked

Can I use brown rice?+

Yes — increase the water to about 1 3/4 cups and cook 40 to 45 minutes; the citrus and cilantro go in the same way.

Can I make it in a rice cooker?+

Definitely — cook the rice as usual, then stir in the oil, garlic, lime, and cilantro at the end.

Cilantro Lime Rice

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment