Low Sodium Cilantro Lime Rice

Total time35 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time20 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
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2 ¼ cups water
1 tbsp neutral oil (such as avocado oil or canola oil)
1 bay leaf
¾ tsp kosher salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
1 tsp lime zest
½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 tsp neutral oil (such as avocado oil or canola oil)

Instructions

1
Place the rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water, stirring with your hand, until the water runs mostly clear, about 30 seconds. Shake off the excess water.
2
Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the rinsed rice and stir to coat, cooking for about 2 minutes until the grains turn opaque and smell faintly toasty.

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