Cilantro Lime Rice

By Texaschef11

Ingredients

• 1 cup long grain rice
• 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
• ½ tsp. salt
• ½ cup fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the rice, 2 cups water and salt in a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stir briefly, cover and reduce the heat to low. Let cook, covered, until the water is absorbed and rice is fluffy and tender, 16-18 minutes. (Cooking time can vary depending on the brand of rice. Check the package directions.)

While the rice is cooking, combine the cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic and 2 tablespoons water in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Stir the mixture into the cooked rice and fluff with a fork.