Monday, July 22, 2013

Skinny Cilantro Lime Rice

Have you ever been to Chipotle and had their rice?  This is a knock-off, skinny recipe for it!  I love all things cilantro and this rice is no exception.  And to make it better, it's "skinny".  One of my favorite sites, Skinny Taste, has come up with an at-home version that you'll make over and over again.  I do.

1 cup extra long grain rice or basmati rice
1/2 lime, the juice of
2 cups water
1 tsp. salt
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tsp. vegetable oil

In a small, heavy pot add rice, water, 1 tsp. of the oil, and salt.  Boil on high until most of the water evaporates.  When the water just skims the top of the rice, reduce to low and cover for 5-10 minutes.  Turn the stove off and keep covered an additional 5 minutes.  Add your rice to a serving bowl.  Drizzle the remaining oil over the rice, squeeze on the lime juice and add the cilantro.  Toss and serve!

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