Description
Avocado Cilantro-Lime Rice is a vibrant, refreshing side dish that perfectly complements any celebration. This dish features fluffy long-grain rice combined with creamy avocados, fresh cilantro, and zesty lime juice, creating a delightful explosion of flavor. Quick to prepare and versatile enough for various main courses, it?s an ideal addition to your New Year?s feast or any gathering. Experience the sunshine on your plate with this easy-to-make recipe that will leave guests raving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- ? cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups water (or vegetable broth)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until water is absorbed.
- While the rice cooks, mash avocados in a bowl and mix in lime juice and chopped cilantro until well combined.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and gently fold it into the avocado mixture until fully incorporated.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve garnished with extra cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg