INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup extra long grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 lime
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or more, to taste
- Salt to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
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Pour the rice, water, and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil into a small sauce pan.
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Bring to a boil and continue boiling over medium heat until the water just skims the top of the rice.
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Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and continue cooking for 15 minutes.
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Turn the heat off after 15 minutes and keep covered for 5 more minutes.
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Remove lid and transfer the rice to a large bowl. Fluff the rice with a fork. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, the juice of the lime, and the finely chopped cilantro to the rice.
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Mix well and salt to taste.
TIPS & NOTES:
We use this rice as the base for burritos and burrito bowls. There is a long list of topping ideas in the blog post.
We haven’t tested this recipe in a rice cooker, but cooking the rice according to manufacturer directions and then stirring in the cilantro and lime should work great.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 235kcal (12%)| Carbohydrates: 38g (13%)| Protein: 3g (6%)| Fat: 7g (11%)| Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)| Sodium: 9mg| Potassium: 70mg (2%)| Fiber: 1g (4%)| Vitamin A: 70IU (1%)| Vitamin C: 5.1mg (6%)| Calcium: 22mg (2%)| Iron: 0.5mg (3%)