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Cilantro Lime Rice
Cilantro, lime juice, and garlic transform regular white rice into something irresistible! This easy Cilantro Lime Rice recipe is a wonderful side dish that is the perfect accompaniment to any Mexican meal, steak, chicken, or pork!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Amy Flanigan📖 bellyfull
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- blender
- food processor
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a medium pot, over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Mix in rice and salt; cook, stirring constantly, for ⏱️ 2 minutes.
2
Add in 1 & 1/2 cups of water, the lime zest, and bay leaf; bring to a boil.
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3
Cover and reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook until water is absorbed and rice is just tender, about ⏱️ 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let rest, covered, for ⏱️ 5 minutes.
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4
In the meantime, place cilantro, lime juice, garlic, the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and 2 tablespoons water in a food processor or blender; give it a few whirls until combined and smooth.
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5
Remove bay leaf from rice; fluff with a fork. Fold in the cilantro-lime mixture until combined.
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6
Serve right away and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
calories
234 kcal
fat Content
7 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
299 mg
protein Content
3 g
carbohydrate Content
38 g
saturated Fat Content
1 g
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