Garlicky Cilantro Lime Rice

Save your coin and make this garlicky cilantro and lime rice! Basmati rice makes this dish ultra fluffy and it takes only 12 minutes to cook. The addition of some unexpected ingredients - garlic and lemon- rounds out the flavors and makes for versatile rice that pairs well with Mexican and Asian dishes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Course Rice, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Asian, Mexican

Servings cups cooked rice

Ingredients

2 cups Basmati long grain rice
3⅓ cups hot water
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp minced fresh garlic
2 tsp salt
1 cups cilantro, washed and chopped
1 lemon, juiced
2 limes, juiced

Instructions

First, wash the basmati rice to remove excess starch. Place the rice in a sieve and rinse with cold water until the water runs mostly clear, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
In a deep pan, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the rice and salt and stir occasionally, until rice is opaque and slightly toasted.
Add the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cover with a tight fitting lid.
Simmer the rice for 12 minutes (do not open the lid!). Once 12 minutes have passed, turn off the heat and let the rice sit covered for 10 minutes. Continue to leave the lid on.
Once 10 minutes have passed, remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Add in the lemon juice, lime juice, and cilantro and mix to combine.

Keyword 30 Minute Recipes, Basmati Rice Recipes, Cilantro Lime, Easy Recipes, Rice, Rice Recipes

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