Cilantro Lime Brown Rice
If you want to add some zing and flavor to your rice, then Cilantro Lime Brown Rice is the perfect side dish!
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain brown rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 limes juiced
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- First, rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer to remove excess starches. Next, combine the rinsed rice, water, and olive oil in a pot and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 45 minutes, Or you can cook in a rice cooker.
- Remove from the heat and let it sit, covered for ten more minutes. Then fluff with a fork.
- Once the rice is cooked and fluffed with a fork, add the cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Serve with your favorite protein, vegetables, or burrito bowl toppings.
Notes
If you use instant or quick-cooking brown rice, follow the directions on the package.
To reduce cooking time, soak 1 cup of rice in 2-3 cups of water overnight or for at least 2 hours in a pot. Then drain and rinse the rice before cooking. This may reduce the cooking time to 20 minutes or so.
Storage Instructions
Leftover rice will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Keep covered in an airtight container.Reheating Instructions
Reheat leftover rice in the microwave for 1 minute. Or cook on the stovetop in a nonstick skillet with 1 teaspoon of oil. Cook until warmed through, stirring regularly.Nutrition
Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 301mgPotassium: 128mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 97IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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