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Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

The easy cilantro-lime rice recipe served on a light pink plate and garnished with two lime wedges

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4

Active Time:10 mins

Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:4

Servings:

4

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Ingredients for the easy cilantro-lime rice recipe

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1cuplong-grain white rice, such as jasmineorbasmati1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil1mediumclove garlic, minced2cupswater½teaspoonsalt¼cupfinely chopped fresh cilantro1tablespoongrated lime zest3tablespoonslime juiceLime wedges for serving (optional)

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Ingredients

1cuplong-grain white rice, such as jasmineorbasmati

1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

1mediumclove garlic, minced

2cupswater

½teaspoonsalt

¼cupfinely chopped fresh cilantro

1tablespoongrated lime zest

3tablespoonslime juice

Lime wedges for serving (optional)

DirectionsRinse rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water, stirring with your fingers, until the water runs clear, about 1 minute. Drain well.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth BlackburnHeat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the rice and garlic; cook, stirring often, until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add water and salt; increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover; simmer, undisturbed, until the water is almost absorbed and the rice is just tender, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth BlackburnAdd cilantro, lime zest and lime juice; fluff gently with a fork. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, May 2023

Directions

Rinse rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water, stirring with your fingers, until the water runs clear, about 1 minute. Drain well.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth BlackburnHeat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the rice and garlic; cook, stirring often, until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add water and salt; increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover; simmer, undisturbed, until the water is almost absorbed and the rice is just tender, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth BlackburnAdd cilantro, lime zest and lime juice; fluff gently with a fork. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

Rinse rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water, stirring with your fingers, until the water runs clear, about 1 minute. Drain well.

White rice in the bottom of a skillet

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the rice and garlic; cook, stirring often, until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add water and salt; increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover; simmer, undisturbed, until the water is almost absorbed and the rice is just tender, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes.

Cooked white rice in a skillet

Add cilantro, lime zest and lime juice; fluff gently with a fork. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, May 2023

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)195Calories3gFat36gCarbs3gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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