Brazilian Rice

Rice is cooked with onion, garlic, fresh cilantro, and lemon juice in this flavorful Brazilian side dish that is quick and easy to make.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 474 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup rice
• ¼ onion, diced
• 4 sprigs fresh cilantro
• 3 drops lemon juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add rice and mix until clumps form.

Step 2

Stir water, cilantro, salt, and lemon juice into the saucepan. Simmer uncovered until most of the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.