Cilantro Lime Rice
Cilantro Lime Rice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
2 3/4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons freshly grated lime zest
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium high heat.
Add the rice and cook in the olive oil. Stir to coat rice with oil. Cook 2-3 minutes or until rice is slightly browned.
Add water, salt and lime zest to the rice. Bring rice to a boil, cover and turn heat down to maintain a slow simmer.
Cook rice according to the package directions.
Take the rice off the heat and stir in lime juice and cilantro leaves. Combine well and serve.
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