Garlic, Lime & Herb Rice

Give your leftover rice some new life!

Serves: 4
Cooking time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

3 cups cooked leftover rice (cold works best)
2 Tbsp olive oil or butter
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
Zest of 1 lime
Juice of ½–1 lime (to taste)
¼ cup fresh herbs, finely chopped(parsley, coriander, chives, or basil work well)
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid browning.
Beak up the cold rice with your hands and add it to the skillet.
Stir well to coat each grain in the garlic oil.
Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is heated through.
Season with salt and pepper.
Add lime zest and lime juice, stirring to combine.
Remove from heat and fold in the fresh herbs.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.