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Avocado rice in a speckled bowl, garnished with fresh cilantro, with lime wedges and avocado.

Avocado Rice

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Standing Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2
Calories 691 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro plus more, for garnish
  • 2 medium avocados mashed with chunks

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
    Heating olive oil and minced garlic in a saucepan for Avocado Rice.
  • Stir in the rice, salt, cumin, onion powder, and water. Increase the heat to high, bring the mixture to a boil, then cover, reduce to low, and let simmer for 13-17 minutes.
    Avocado Rice: adding water to rice, salt, and spices in a saucepan.
  • Remove the pan from heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro. Gently fold in the mashed avocados and adjust salt to taste. Garnish with additional cilantro.
    Avocado rice with mashed avocado and fresh cilantro in a bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 691kcalCarbohydrates: 92gProtein: 11gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 1193mgFiber: 15g
Keyword Avocado Rice
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