Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe (Low FODMAP)

You’ve got to make a batch of this fluffy, flavorful rice.
It’s one of my all-time favourites. Are you not a fan of cilantro?
(Some folks are turned off by a perceived “soapy” taste.) That’s no problem: Parsley works just as well in its place.

LOW FODMAP CILANTRO LIME RICE Ingredients

YIELD: 4 SERVINGS

• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
• 1 clove of garlic, peeled
• 1 cup (192 g) white basmati rice (or long-grain white rice)
• 1½ cups (355 ml) water
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ cup (4 g) chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 scallions (green parts only), sliced
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lime juice
• ¼ teaspoon grated lime zest
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

LOW FODMAP CILANTRO LIME RICE Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic and cook until it starts to brown.
3. Remove and discard the garlic.
4. Add the rice to the oil in the saucepan and sauté until the rice is very lightly toasted, about 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Add the water and kosher salt.
6. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and cover. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the water is mostly absorbed.
7. Keeping the pan covered, remove it from the heat and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes to steam.
8. Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro, sliced scallions, lime juice, lime zest, cumin, and black pepper.
9. Serve hot.