Cilantro Lime Rice
Low-FODMAP, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Dairy-Free
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic, peeled, kept whole (used only to infuse the oil, then discarded)*
- 1 cup white basmati rice (or long-grain white rice)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 3 green onions, sliced (green parts only)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (juice of ~1/2 lime)
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh lime zest (zest of ~1/2 lime)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium, heat the oil. Add the garlic and simmer to flavor the oil (about 1 to 2 minutes). Remove and discard the garlic. Add the rice to the oil in the saucepan and saute until rice is just very lightly toasted (3 to 5 minutes). Add the water and salt.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until water is mostly absorbed. Remove from heat, keeping covered, and let sit another 10 to 15 minutes to steam.
- Once rice is done, stir in the cilantro, green onions, lime juice and zest, cumin and black pepper. Serve.
Notes
*FODY Garlic Infused Oil may be used instead of the olive oil and garlic cloves.