Cilantro Lime Rice

Ingredients

• 1½ cups long grain rice
• 2¼ cup water
• ½ Tbs olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ tsp salt
• 3 Tbs lime juice
• Zest from 1 lime
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Directions

1. In a medium sized cooking pot, wash the rice thoroughly and drain. Add water, olive oil, garlic and salt and give it a good stir.
2. Bring to a boil, uncovered, over high heat, about 4-5 minutes.
3. Turn the heat down to low and cover. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is soft and fluffy. Add lime juice, lime zest and cilantro and toss to combine. Fluff with a fork and serve.