3-Ingredient Zesty Lime Cilantro Rice

3-Ingredient Zesty Lime Cilantro Rice

Fluffy white rice brightened with fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro in three ingredients.

Total 30 min Makes 4 servings Calories 190/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

This simple side comes together with just rice, lime, and cilantro, making it a quick companion to tacos, burrito bowls, or grilled fish. The rice steams until tender, then gets tossed with fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro for a bright, herbaceous finish. It works equally well warm alongside a main dish or spooned into a bowl for meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Method

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs mostly clear.

  2. Combine the rinsed rice with 2 1/4 cups water in a 6-quart saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.

  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.

  4. Remove the pan from heat and let the rice stand, covered, to finish steaming.

  5. Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice until evenly distributed.

  6. Taste and adjust with extra lime juice if desired, then serve warm.

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3-Ingredient Zesty Lime Cilantro Rice

This simple side comes together with just rice, lime, and cilantro, making it a quick companion to tacos, burrito bowls, or grilled fish. The rice steams until tender, then gets tossed with fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro for a bright, herbaceous finish. It works equally well warm alongside a main dish or spooned into a bowl for meal prep.

30 min 4 servings 190 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Method

  1. 1

    Rinse the rice under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs mostly clear.

  2. 2

    Combine the rinsed rice with 2 1/4 cups water in a 6-quart saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.

  4. 4

    Remove the pan from heat and let the rice stand, covered, to finish steaming.

  5. 5

    Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice until evenly distributed.

  6. 6

    Taste and adjust with extra lime juice if desired, then serve warm.