Description
This Avocado Cilantro Lime Rice is creamy, zesty, and packed with fresh flavors! Made with long-grain rice, mashed avocado, and lime, it’s the perfect easy side dish for tacos, burrito bowls, or grilled meats. Quick, healthy, and delicious!
Ingredients
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1 cup long-grain rice
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2 cups water
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1 large avocado, peeled and mashed
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1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
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1 lime, juice and zest
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Salt, to taste
Instructions
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Cook the rice: In a pot, bring rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
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Mix in the flavors: Stir in mashed avocado, cilantro, lime juice, and zest. Mix well.
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Season and serve: Add salt to taste and serve warm.
Notes
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Use day-old rice for a quicker prep time.
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Sauté onions and garlic in oil and mix them in for extra flavor.
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Swap the rice with brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a healthier twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg