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Cilantro-Lime Rice

This incredibly easy rice is super addictive with fresh cilantro, bright lime, and perfectly cooked basmati. It pairs wonderfully as a side dish for tacos, grilled chicken, or burrito bowls.
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Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup extra long grain rice or basmati rice
  • 1/2 lime juice of
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
  • 3 tsp vegetable oil

Method
 

  1. In a small heavy pot, add rice, water, 1 tsp oil, and salt.
  2. Boil on high until most of the water evaporates (about 4-5 minutes).
  3. When the water just skims the top of the rice, reduce to low, cover, and cook about 15 minutes.
  4. Shut off flame and keep covered an additional 5 minutes.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine chopped cilantro, lime juice, rice, and remaining oil; toss until completely mixed.