Quick and Tasty Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe You'll Love!

Ingredients

• 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice (Rinse until water runs clear)
• 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil (For toasting rice, adds subtle coconut flavor)
• 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
• 1.75 cups Water (For cooking rice)
• 0.5 cup Fresh Cilantro (Loosely packed, chopped)
• 1 large Lime (Juiced (about 2 tbsp))
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (Adjust to taste)

Instructions

1. Rinse the Rice

   Place the rice in a fine mesh sieve and rinse under cold running water, stirring with your hand, until the water runs clear.

   Time: PT5M

2. Toast the Rice

   Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the rinsed rice, stir to coat, and toast, stirring frequently, until the grains turn a light golden color.

   Time: PT5M

3. Add Garlic

   Add the minced garlic to the toasted rice and stir for about one minute, just until fragrant.

   Time: PT1M

4. Simmer the Rice

   Pour in the water, increase heat to bring to a boil, then cover the saucepan, reduce to low, and simmer for 18 minutes, or until all water is absorbed.

   Time: PT18M

5. Rest the Rice

   Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, still covered, for 10 minutes to allow the steam to finish cooking the grains.

   Time: PT10M

6. Chop Cilantro

   While the rice rests, finely chop the fresh cilantro on a cutting board.

   Time: PT5M

7. Finish and Fluff

   Transfer the rice to a mixing bowl. Add the chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Gently fold everything together until evenly combined.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

240

Protein

4g

Carbohydrates

45g

Fat

5g

Fiber

1g