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Fluffy Cilantro Lime Rice for Burrito Bowls

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This recipe yields bright, fluffy cilantro lime rice, perfect as the base for your homemade burrito bowls. It uses a simple stovetop method.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 2 1/2 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Zest of 2 limes
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 1 cup packed fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Rinse the uncooked rice under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear. Drain well.
  2. In a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, combine the rinsed rice, water or broth, olive oil, and salt.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this resting period.
  6. Remove the lid. Fluff the rice gently with a fork.
  7. Add the lime zest, lime juice, and chopped cilantro to the rice. Gently fold the ingredients into the rice until evenly distributed.
  8. Serve immediately or allow to cool for burrito bowl assembly.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute the water with low-sodium chicken broth.
  • If you prefer a tangier flavor, add the zest of one extra lime.
  • To reheat, add one tablespoon of water per cup of rice and microwave in short bursts, covered, until warm.

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