by: Michael ZennerPosted on: May 19, 2024November 16, 2024 SIDE DISHES / MEXICAN / VEGETARIAN Cilantro Lime Rice Instructions Place rice into a fine mesh strainer and rinse with cold water, moving the rice around with your fingers until the water runs clear. Drain well and set aside. This removes excess starch and helps the rice cook up fluffy and light. Heat olive oil in a pan on medium Add the rinsed rice and onion. Cook, stirring often, until the rice turns from translucent to a brighter white and the onion is soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring it around the pan until fragrant but not browned, about 30 seconds. Add the vegetable stock and salt Reduce the heat, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally Once rice is softened and most of the water is gone, turn off the heat Add the lime juice and cilantro and stir to combine Ingredients 2 cup white rice 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups vegetable broth 1/4 tsp sea salt 3 tbsp lime juice 1 cup cilantro, chopped
