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Once you try this cilantro lime brown rice recipe, I am sure you will start loving brown rice. It is also vegan and gluten free. | watchwhatueat.com
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Cilantro Lime Brown Rice

Healthy alternative to chipotle cilantro lime rice that tastes equally good. It is also vegan and gluten free
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Servings: 4
Calories: 169kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown rice
  • cup cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil (or any other cooking oil)
  • 2 ½ cup water (or chicken or vegetable stock)
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pot on medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant for about 30 sec.
  • Add cilantro, lime juice, lime zest and brown rice and sauté for 3-4 min.
  • Then add water and bring the mixture to boil. Season with salt and pepper
  • Simmer rice on low heat for about 35-40 min or until rice is tender. 
  • Garnish with some fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Serve warm to enjoy a bowl of cilantro lime brown rice.

Notes

  • I like the little tangy rice. Add more or less lime juice according to your preference.
  • Check the rice every 5 min. towards the end of cooking. Add a little extra water if necessary to avoid burning and sticking at the bottom of the pan.
  • You can use quinoa and make this Cilantro Lime Quinoa.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal