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Cilantro Lime Rice

Course Side Dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 126kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 2 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 3 Tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium- high heat. Add uncooked rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until rice begins to brown.
  • Add garlic and cook for one more minute.
  • Add water, salt and lime zest; mix to combine.
  • Bring to a rolling boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat, fluff rice with a fork and mix in lime juice and cilantro.

Notes

MFP: MFF Cilantro Lime Rice
January 2021

Nutrition

Serving: 6.1ounces | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g