Alternate Side Dish Cilantro Lime Rice

Instructions

1. 1

   **Prepare the Cilantro Lime Rice**: (Total: 20 minutes)

2. 2

   **(0:00)** In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup jasmine rice and 2 cups water (or vegetable broth) and bring to a boil.

3. 3

   **(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.

4. 4

   **(0:20)** Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, then stir in lime juice, lime zest, chopped cilantro, and salt to taste.

5. 5

   **Prepare the Cilantro Lime Rice**: (Total: 20 minutes)

6. 6

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

7. 7

   **(0:05)** Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.

8. 8

   **(0:20)** Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, then stir in lime juice, lime zest, chopped cilantro, and salt to taste.

9. 9

   **Preheat the Oven & Prepare the Cod and Asparagus**: (Total: 10 minutes)

10. 10

    **(0:05)** Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). On a baking sheet, arrange cod fillets and asparagus.

11. 11

    In a mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the mixture over fish and vegetables.

12. 12

    **Bake the Dish**: (Total: 12-15 minutes)

13. 13

    **(0:15)** Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cod is flaky and the asparagus is tender.

14. 14

    **Make the Steamed Broccoli**: (Total: 5 minutes)

15. 15

    **(0:20)** Steam broccoli florets for about 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender. Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.