Cilantro Lime Rice (Better Than Chipotle, Fluffy & Bright)

Cilantro Lime Rice (Better Than Chipotle, Fluffy & Bright)

zestplate.com

This cilantro lime rice is fluffy, bright, and packed with fresh lime and cilantro flavor. Ready in 20 minutes and better than any restaurant version.

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Cooking tools:

  • Microplane
  • Colander
  • Saucepan
  • Stove
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Fork
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups of fragrant basmati rice
  • 2 tablespoons of high-quality olive oil
  • 1 finely chopped garlic clove
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 2 1/4 cups plain water
  • Grated peel from one lime
  • 3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped (including soft stems)

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