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Bowl of fluffy cilantro lime rice.

Cilantro Lime Rice

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  • Author: Krista
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stove
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Description

This zesty cilantro lime rice recipe with fragrant garlic and sautéed onions is an easy 20-minute side for weeknights.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 cup of minute jasmine rice
  • 1 cup of chicken broth 
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot to medium-high heat. Add avocado oil and onions to pan. Saute until translucent, about 3-4 minutes, and then add garlic. Saute for 30 seconds.
  2. Stir in Jasmine Rice. Cook for 30 seconds and add in chicken stock. 
  3. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer for 5 minutes. Then remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Fluff rice and stir in lime zest, lime juice and fresh cilantro.
  5. Serve.