Cliantro Lime Rice

Ingredients:
2 cups basmati rice, rinsed until water is clear
4 cups  water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice ( a hint when using a fresh lime for juice you put it in the microwave for 30 secs and cut it in half it will be really juicy.)

First, you rinse the rice and then you add 4 cups of water, oil, salt, and bay leaf. Bring it to a boil over high heat and then reduce the heat and let it cook for 15 to 18 min. Then you remove it from the heat and fluff it with a fork then add the cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice. Enjoy! This recipe is in Paula Deens magazine July/August 2018 page 42.