Brown rice flavored with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and lime zest. Salt and chopped peanuts are optional. Easy, healthy, and flavorful. Simple as that!
1Tbspfresh lime zest(zest of about 1-2 limes depending on size)
⅛cupfresh lime juice(juice of about 1-2 limes depending on size)
½cupfresh cilantro, roughly chopped(leaves and more delicate stems only)
Optional
½tspsea salt(or to taste)
¼cupchopped peanuts (for garnish or to increase depth of flavor)
1lime, sliced into wedges(for garnish)
additional fresh cilantro leaves(for garnish)
Instructions
Prep your ingredients, including pre-cooking the brown rice, zesting and juicing your lime(s), and chopping your cilantro. You can chop your peanuts at this point too, if using.
Place 3 cups of warm, pre-cooked brown rice in a medium bowl.
Drizzle the lime juice over the rice and add the lime zest, chopped cilantro, & salt (if using). If using chopped peanuts: you could stir them in at this point as well OR simply garnish the finished dish with some chopped peanuts just prior to serving.
Stir the ingredients together to combine well and serve as desired.
Optional: Garnish with lime wedges, cilantro leaves, and/or chopped peanuts.