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Cilantro Lime Rice (Low FODMAP)

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup uncooked white basmati or jasmine rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon garlic-infused olive oil (use oil only, no garlic pieces)
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 1–2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (start with 1 and add to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt, to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice:
    Rinse the rice under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add rice and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes (or until the water is absorbed and rice is tender).
  2. Fluff and flavor:
    Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Then fluff with a fork
  3. Add flavorings:
    Drizzle with garlic-infused oil. Stir in lime zest, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Taste and add more lime juice or salt if needed.
  4. Pro tip: 
    Add more lime zest for extra punch or stir in diced cucumber or the green tops of scallions if you want a little crunch or color.
    This recipe is easy to batch-cook and keeps well, making it great for meal prep or quick weeknight dinners.

Notes

Bright, fresh, and easy to make, this Low FODMAP Cilantro Lime Rice is the perfect side dish for tacos, grilled chicken, or burrito bowls. Made with fragrant white rice, zesty lime, and fresh cilantro, it’s packed with flavor without any high-FODMAP ingredients. Garlic-infused olive oil gives it that classic savory depth—without upsetting your gut.
What makes it Low FODMAP?
Garlic flavor comes from garlic-infused oil (with no garlic pieces), and everything else—rice, lime, cilantro—is naturally low in FODMAPs. It’s a safe, flavorful addition to any sensitive stomach-friendly meal.