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# Cilantro Lime Rice
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6.0 servings
2.0 tbsp olive oil
1.5 cups white rice
1.0 clove garlic (minced)
2.25 cups water
1.0 tsp salt
2.0 tsp lime zest
3.0 tbsp lime juice
1.0 cup lightly packed cilantro
1 - Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan on medium high heat.
2 - Add the raw rice and stir to coat with the olive oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice has started to brown.
3 - Add the garlic and cook a minute more.
4 - Add water, salt, and lime zest to the rice.
5 - Bring to a rolling boil, then cover and lower the heat to low to maintain a very low simmer.
6 - Cook undisturbed for 15 minutes,
7 - Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
8 - Fluff the rice with a fork.
9 - Transfer the rice to a serving bowl. Pour lime juice over the rice and toss with chopped cilantro.
Makes 4 servings at ~37.5g carbs per serving
Calories 211
Total Fat 4g
Total Carbohydrate 37g
Protein 3g
