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cilantro lime rice in a white serving bowl

Cilantro Lime Rice

Sean
Cilantro lime rice is a light and fresh side dish that is perfect for your Mexican and Asian style dishes. Made with fresh limes, cilantro, and toasted garlic this my take on the Chipotle favorite. Serve it with grilled meat, in a burrito, or as a side for your favorite dish. While great year-round it is perfect for the summer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 224 kcal

Equipment

  • Colander
  • Saucepan
  • Sauté pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fine grater

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1½ cups water
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • ⅔ cup cilantro chopped
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons scallions sliced
  • 1½ tablespoons lime zest
  • 1½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves finely grated
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 Serrano chili optional

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan bring the water to a boil.
    1½ cups water
  • While the water is heating pour the rice into a colander and rinse until the water runs clear. Once the water is boiling add the rice, reduce the heat to low, and cover. Cook for 10 minutes or per the instructions on the rice.
    1 cup jasmine rice
  • While the rice is cooking heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the finely grated garlic and cook until the garlic starts to turn golden brown, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool.
    3 garlic cloves, 1½ tablespoons olive oil
  • Once the rice is ready uncover it, fluff it and allow it to cool.
  • In a mixing bowl combine the cilantro, salt, olive oil, scallions, lime juice, red pepper flakes, lime zest and grated garlic and mix to combine.
    ⅔ cup cilantro, 3 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons scallions, 1½ tablespoons lime zest, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 Serrano chili
  • Add the cilantro mixture to the cooled rice and mix until combined. Top with additional salt if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 302mgPotassium: 107mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 268IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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Keyword Chipotle, Garlic, Rice
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