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Moe's Seasoned Rice Recipe

Moe’s Seasoned Rice Recipe

Welcome to the Moe’s Seasoned Rice Recipe. Moe’s Seasoned Rice is a flavorful, fluffy rice dish seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups water or chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan with lid
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife and chopping board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the rice
  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until it runs clear. This helps remove excess starch and keeps the rice fluffy after cooking.
    Moe's Seasoned Rice Recipe
Step 2: Cook the rice
  1. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil. Sauté the minced garlic for one minute. Add the rice, cumin, water or broth, salt, and pepper and stir.
    Moe's Seasoned Rice Recipe
Step 3: Simmer until done
  1. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover the pan with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until rice is fully cooked.
    Moe's Seasoned Rice Recipe
Step 4: Add lime and cilantro
  1. Turn off the heat. Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro for freshness and flavor.
    Moe's Seasoned Rice Recipe
Step 5: Serve warm
  1. Serve the seasoned rice alongside burritos, tacos, or grilled meats. It also works perfectly as a base for burrito bowls.
    Moe's Seasoned Rice Recipe

Notes

Moe’s Seasoned Rice is perfect as a side with grilled chicken, steak, or shrimp. You can serve it inside burritos, with tacos, or as a burrito bowl base.