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Cilantro Lime Rice

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Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1½ cups long grain rice, like basmati
  • 3 cups water
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1-2 limes
  • ¼ tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Heat a pot over medium heat. Add in olive oil then add in grated garlic. Sauté for a minute until fragrant and translucent.
  2. Add in rice and sauté for 1-2 minutes until translucent, then add in water. Bring to a boil, then let reduce to a simmer to cook until liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes. Once cooked remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Once rice a cooled slightly, mix in cilantro, lime zest, juice of 1 lime and salt. Taste and add more lime juice and salt if desired.