Brown Rice With Cilantro And Lime Recipe

July 17, 2023 Post a Comment

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Healthy Cilantro Lime Brown Rice Recipe Chef Savvy from chefsavvy.com

Description

Brown rice is a healthy and delicious alternative to white rice. This recipe is perfect for those who love the flavors of cilantro and lime. It is a simple dish that can be served as a side or as a main dish.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is approximately 15 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for brown rice is typically around 45-50 minutes.

Ingredients

1 cup brown rice
2 cups water
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

Medium-sized saucepan with lid
Knife
Cutting board
Bowl
Fork

Method

Rinse the brown rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water.
Combine the rinsed rice, water, salt, and black pepper in a medium-sized saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
Reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a lid.
Simmer the rice for 45-50 minutes, or until tender and the water has been absorbed.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit for 10 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork.
Add the chopped cilantro and lime juice to the rice.
Stir to combine.
Transfer the rice to a serving bowl and serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use fresh cilantro and lime juice. If you do not have fresh cilantro, you can use dried cilantro instead. However, the flavor will not be as vibrant.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes four servings. Each serving contains approximately:

Calories: 180
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrates: 37g
Fat: 1g
Fiber: 2g

Recipe Tips

To add more flavor to this recipe, you can mix in some cooked black beans or corn. You can also top the rice with some diced avocado or tomato. If you like your rice spicy, you can add some chopped jalapeno or a pinch of cayenne pepper. This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled if you need to feed a larger crowd.