Cilantro Lime Rice in the Rice Cooker
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This flavorful cilantro lime rice is the perfect side dish, since it's delicious and wildly versatile. It requires just 7 simple ingredients. And it's made in the rice cooker, which is the ultimate method of hands-off cooking!
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice or jasmine rice
- water (either 1 cup or 2 cups, according to your rice cooker's instructions)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoon lime juice (from 1 whole lime)
- Optional: extra cilantro and lime wedges, for topping
Instructions
Rice Cooker Method
- Wash the rice in water and drain three times.
- Combine the rice, salt, minced garlic and either 1 cup or 2 cups of water (according to your rice cooker's instructions) in a rice cooker.
- Cook until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender, according to your rice cooker's instructions.
- Add the olive oil, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Mix to combine and enjoy!!
Stove Top Method
- Wash the rice in water and drain three times.
- Combine the rice, salt, minced garlic, and 1.5 cups water in a medium saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium low heat and simmer, covered with the lid, for about 20 minutes, until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Add the olive oil, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Mix to combine and enjoy!!
Notes
- Water: To determine how much water to add to your rice, read the instructions for your rice cooker. Some rice cookers recommend 1 cup of water for every 1 cup of rice, while others recommend 2 cups of water for every 1 cup of rice.
- Cilantro: Wait to add the cilantro until after the rice is done cooking. If the cilantro gets cooked with the rice, it can become mushy and lose some of its flavor.
- Broth: I've also tested this recipe with the rice cooked in broth instead of water for a richer, savory flavor. Just reduce the amount of salt as needed.
- Storing: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving (of 4)Calories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 585mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 71IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.4mg
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