Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice (uncooked)
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/3 cup cilantro leaves (chopped)
  • cilantro sprigs and lime wedges for garnish (optional)

Instruction

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the rice and cook for 1-2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Add the garlic and cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add the cumin, water, salt and pepper. Bring the pot to a boil.
  • Cover the pot and turn the heat down to low. Simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Uncover the pot, then stir in the lime juice and cilantro. Fluff the rice with a fork.
  • Garnish with cilantro sprigs and lime wedges if desired, then serve.