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Easy Citrus Herb Rice Recipe: Quick & Fluffy

Zesty Herb and Citrus Rice

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Long grain white rice Rinsed well
  • 1.5 cups Water Or vegetable broth
  • 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro Finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice Freshly squeezed
  • 0.25 cup Red onion Finely diced
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil For sauteing the onion
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Standard table salt

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the long-grain grains under cold water until the water runs clear.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and sauté for two minutes until softened.
  • Stir in the rinsed grains and toast for one minute. Pour in the water and salt, then bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for fifteen minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat and let it rest covered for five minutes. Fluff with a fork, then fold in the freshly squeezed citrus juice and chopped coriander before serving.