Cilantro Lime Rice (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil.
02 - 1 1/2 cups basmati rice.
03 - 1 garlic clove, minced.
04 - 2 1/4 cups water.
05 - 1 teaspoon salt.
06 - 1 lime, zested and juiced.
07 - 1 cup chopped cilantro.

# Instructions:

01 - Brown rice in oil until toasted.
02 - Add garlic, cook briefly.
03 - Add water, salt, lime zest.
04 - Simmer covered for 15 minutes.
05 - Rest 10 minutes off heat.
06 - Fluff rice with a fork.
07 - Stir in lime juice and cilantro.

# Notes:

01 - Toast rice for better flavor.
02 - Add herbs after cooking.
03 - Great make-ahead dish.
04 - Versatile side dish.

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