Name: Cilantro Lime Rice
Ingredients: 3 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 cups basmati long grain white rice; 2 1/4 cups water; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp lime zest; 3 Tbsp lime juice; 1 cup lightly packed cilantro, leaves and stems, finely chopped; Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Description

Easy rice dish packed with flavor!

Ingredients

3 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups basmati long grain white rice
2 1/4 cups water
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1 tsp lime zest
3 Tbsp lime juice
1 cup lightly packed cilantro, leaves and stems, finely chopped
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Warm a medium size saucepan over medium-high heat. When warm add oil.
When oil begins to shimmer, add uncooked rice and stir well. Stir occasionally until the rice has started to brown— About 2 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for one minute more.
Add water, salt and lime zest. Bring to a boil. When boiling, cover pan and reduce to low heat.
Simmer for 13-15 minutes (check your rice package instructions). Remove from heat and let sit undisturbed for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.
Transfer to a serving bowl. Stir in lime juice and toss with cilantro and add red pepper flakes, if using.