Avocado Rice

Ingredients

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1¾ cups water
• 1 large lime
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 medium avocados, lightly mashed with some chunks remaining

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
3. Stir in the rice, salt, and water.
4. Bring to a boil over high heat.
5. Once boiling, cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
7. Fluff the rice with a fork.
8. Add the zest and juice of the lime along with the chopped cilantro. Stir gently to combine.
9. Fold in the mashed avocado until evenly distributed.
10. Taste and add additional salt if desired.
11. Serve warm as a side dish with grilled meats, tacos, burrito bowls, or roasted vegetables.