Cilantro-Lime Infused Rice

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 & 1/2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions:

1. In a medium pot, over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
2. Add rice and salt; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
3. Stir in 1 & 1/2 cups water, lime zest, and bay leaf.
4. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer.
5. Cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
7. While rice is resting, blend cilantro, lime juice, garlic, the remaining olive oil, and 2 tablespoons water until smooth.
8. Remove bay leaf from rice, fluff with a fork, and fold in cilantro-lime mixture. Serve immediately.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Kcal: 234 | Servings: 4