Avocado Rice
This Avocado Rice is dish is healthy and delicious. Add a squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for an easy rice side dish that's bursting with flavor.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 185kcal
Ingredients
- 1 avocado pit removed
- 1 oz lime juice 1 lime
- 1/3 cup cilantro (or to taste) chopped
- 2 cups cooked white rice or brown
Instructions
- Wash the avocado and the lime. Slice avocado in half and remove the pit.
- Scoop out both halves of the avocado flesh into a bowl. Use a fork to mash it up. Note: it doesn't have to perfectly smooth.
- Slice the lime and squeeze all the juice into the bowl. Stir the juice and the avocado together.
- Add in the cooked rice. Toss in chopped cilantro. Stir to mix.
- Scoop rice mixture into a serving bowl. Add salt and pepper if desired.
Notes
- You can use brown or white rice with this recipe, the instructions are the same
- While preparing the rice, you have the option to add salt to the water, for additional seasoning
- Cilantro can be added to taste or omitted completely, depending on your preference
- Adding garlic powder or freshly minced garlic is another delicious way to prepare this rice
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 167IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.5mg