Ingredients
1 cup long-grain white rice (such as basmati or jasmine)
2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
Zest of 1 lime
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, olive oil, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
4. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
5. Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in lime zest, lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
6. Serve warm with your favorite protein or Mexican-style dishes.
Notes
Use minute rice or pre-cooked rice for a faster version.
Add garlic, cumin, or chili flakes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg