Lime Rice with Cilantro

Source:

Simply Recipes:

https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/cilantro_lime_rice/

Time: 1 hour (5 mins 30 mins 35 mins)

(6 servings)

Ingredients

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 1/2 cups rice

1 clove garlic, minced

2 1/4 cups water

1 tsp salt

Finely grated zest of one lime

3 Tbsp lime juice

1 cup lightly packed chopped cilantro

Directions:

1. Brown the rice:

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.

2. Add water, salt, zest, then simmer:

Add water, salt, and lime zest to the rice.

- Bring to a rolling boil, then cover and lower heat to simmer.

- Cook undisturbed for 15 minutes (check your rice package instructions).

3. Then remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork.

4. Stir in lime juice and cilantro:

Transfer the rice to a serving bowl.

Pour lime juice over the rice and toss with chopped cilantro.

Serve with chicken, steak, shrimp, Mexican or Asian food.