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Cilantro Lime Rice

homemade cilantro lime rice in a bowl with a wooden spoon
  • Serves:  6
  • Prep Time:  5 min
  • Cook Time:  20 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups long-grain white or jasmine rice, rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

Method

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, 2½ cups water, the vegetable oil, and the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.

  2. Remove the lid and fluff the rice using a fork. Stir in the lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro. Turn off the heat and let the rice sit on the hot stove for another 2 to 3 minutes before serving.