Garlic Cilantro Lime Rice
Fluffy long grain rice tossed with garlic olive oil, fresh cilantro, and lime juice.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cup long grain white rice rinsed until the water runs mostly clear
- 4 cup water or chicken broth
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 lime juiced, about 2 tablespoons
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cooking
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear.
- Combine the rice, water, and salt in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and keep covered for 5 minutes.
- Warm the olive oil and garlic in a small pan over low heat for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Fluff the rice, then toss it with the garlic oil, cilantro, lime juice, and pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
Refrigerate leftover rice within 1 hour of cooking and use within 3 days. Reheat with a splash of water until steaming hot, and reheat only once. Nutrition is an estimate.