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Cilantro Lime Rice | A Nerd Cooks
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Cilantro Lime Rice

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories:
Author: Lauren Pacek

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups basmati rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tbs vegetable oil
  • juice of 2 limes
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • kosher salt, to taste

Instructions

  • Combine the rice, water, and bay leaves. Cook according to package directions. I make mine in a rice cooker.
  • Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and add the vegetable oil, lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Stir to combine. Taste and add more salt if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 0 | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg