Alternate Side Dish Cilantro Lime Rice

This refreshing rice dish is zesty and fragrant, making it a perfect pairing with the baked cod and asparagus.

Ingredients for Cilantro Lime Rice

• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 2 cups water or vegetable broth
• Juice of 1 lime
• Zest of 1 lime
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Salt to taste

Equipment Needed

• 1 Medium saucepan
• 1 Fork (for fluffing rice)
• Measuring cups and spoons

Instructions & Timing

1. Prepare the Cilantro Lime Rice: (Total: 20 minutes)
   • (0:00) In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup jasmine rice and 2 cups water (or vegetable broth) and bring to a boil.
   • (0:05) Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
   • (0:20) Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, then stir in lime juice, lime zest, chopped cilantro, and salt to taste.

Updated Recipe for Lemon Herb Baked Cod with Asparagus

Now here's the updated recipe with the new side:

Ingredients (Baked Cod)

• 3 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Side Dish 1: Cilantro Lime Rice

• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 2 cups water or vegetable broth
• Juice of 1 lime
• Zest of 1 lime
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Salt to taste

Side Dish 2: Steamed Broccoli with Lemon

• 2 cups broccoli florets
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment Needed

• Baking sheet, saucepan for boiling, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, measuring cups/spoons.

Instructions & Timing

1. Prepare the Cilantro Lime Rice: (Total: 20 minutes)

   • (0:00) In a medium saucepan, combine jasmine rice and 2 cups water (or vegetable broth) and bring to a boil.