Cilantro-Lime Rice

Name: Cilantro-Lime Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain white rice; Coarse salt; 0.5 cup fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 garlic clove

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Martha Stewart Test Kitchen

Updated on May 16, 2017

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

4

A stir-in of cilantro and lime juice transforms plain cooked rice into a lively side that's an ideal accompaniment for Mexican main dishes, such as Chicken Fajita Tostadas.

Ingredients

1 cup long-grain white rice
Coarse salt
½ cup fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove

Directions

In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cover, and reduce to a simmer. Cook until water is absorbed and rice is just tender, 16 to 18 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a blender, combine cilantro, lime juice, oil, garlic, and 2 tablespoons water; blend until smooth. Stir into cooked rice, and fluff with a fork.

Originally appeared: Everyday Food, April 2008