Perfect Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup Long Grain White Rice (rinsed until water runs clear)
• 2 cups Water (or vegetable/chicken stock for extra flavor)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra virgin preferred)
• 1 small Yellow Onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic Cloves (minced finely)
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt (to taste)
• 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (loosely packed, chopped)
• 3 tablespoons Lime Juice (freshly squeezed (about 2 limes))

Instructions

1. Prepare aromatics and herbs

   Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, chop the cilantro and juice the limes. Set aside.

   Time: PT7M

2. Rinse the rice

   Place the rice in a fine mesh sieve and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear, draining well.

   Time: PT2M

3. Sauté onion and rice

   Heat the olive oil in the medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and the rinsed rice. Stir constantly until the onion softens and the rice turns a pearly white.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium

4. Add garlic and cooking liquid

   Stir in the minced garlic and immediately pour in the water (or stock). Add the salt, give a quick stir, then lower the heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: low

5. Rest the rice

   After 15 minutes, remove the saucepan from heat, keep the lid on, and let the rice sit for 10 minutes. This steam‑rest finishes the cooking process.

   Time: PT10M

6. Fluff and finish

   Uncover, fluff the rice gently with a fork, then fold in the chopped cilantro and lime juice. Taste and add more lime juice if desired.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

200

Protein

3g

Carbohydrates

40g

Fat

5g

Fiber

1g