Rice, Lime-Scented

By Snook

Ingredients

• 1 Tbs. olive oil
• 1 Tbs. minced shallot
• 1 medium clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup white long grain rice
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
• 1 Tbs. finely grated lime zest

Preparation

Step 1

In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil, shallot, and garlic over high heat until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Stir in the rice, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Add 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook until the rice is tender and has absorbed the water, 15 to 20 minutes. With a fork, immediately fluff in the lime juice and zest, cover, and let sit for a few minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

nutrition information (per serving):
Calories (kcal): 220; Fat (g): fat g 4; Fat Calories (kcal): 35; Saturated Fat (g): sat fat g 0.5; Protein (g): protein g 4; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 2.5; Carbohydrates (g): carbs g 42; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 0; Sodium (mg): sodium mg 290; Cholesterol (mg): cholesterol mg 0; Fiber (g): fiber g 1;