Cilantro Lime Rice
Cilantro Lime Rice is an easy, healthier version of Chipotle's, and is bursting with fresh lime and cilantro flavor. Serve in burrito bowls or as a side dish!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice about 1 1/2 limes
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the oil in medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring often, for 2-3 minutes or until lightly golden. Add the salt and water, and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 20 minutes. When the rice is done, remove from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes.
- Fluff the rice gently with a fork, then add the lime zest, lime juice and cilantro and mix in with your fork just until combined. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Add more or less lime juice and cilantro to suit your taste.
- The cilantro stems are not bitter, so feel free to chop your cilantro stems and all!
- You can also use brown rice in this recipe. Simply adjust the cooking time according to package instructions.
- I use 1 teaspoon of sea salt per 1 cup of rice. Use less if you prefer less sodium.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g, Calories: 80kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 357mg
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
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