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Ginger Citrus Rice Print Recipe

Nutrition Information
Fat: 2.6 g
Carbohydrates: 23.0g
Calories: 126.3
Protein: 2.2g
All Nutrition Information



Ginger and lime juice give this rice dish a flavor twist.


Ingredients
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons fresh ginger root, peeled and grated
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups water
2 cups basmati rice
2 teaspoons salt
1 large lime, zested and juiced


Directions

1. In 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, heat canola oil until very hot, but not smoking.

2. Add ginger root and ground cumin and cook for 1 minute.

3. Add 4 cups water and bring to a boil. Stir in rice and salt.
Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 15 to 18 minutes until all water is absorbed and rice is tender.

4. Stir in lime juice and zest.

Makes 12 (1/2 cup) servings.

Recipe courtesy of the National Turkey Federation, for more like it, please visit www.eatturkey.com


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