Lemon Rice (or Cilantro Lime Rice)

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I’m always looking to add a little pizzazz to my side dish game. Here’s a simple way to do it: lemon rice or cilantro lime rice! Just a few simple ingredients take standard rice to the next level.

Simply stir in lemon juice and zest, fresh garlic, and a bit of parsley after cooking up a pot of rice, and it infuses a zingy, citrusy flavor that’s positively irresistible! Or to pair with tacos, add lime juice, zest, and cilantro.

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Lemon Rice (or Cilantro Lime Rice)

Time: 25 minutes

Serves: 4

Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry white long grain rice

• ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided

• 1 tablespoon salted butter

• 1 small garlic clove, finely minced (or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder)

• 1 lemon, zested and juiced OR 2 tablespoons lime juice + 1 teaspoon lime zest

• 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh parsley OR 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro