Cilantro Lime Rice

Cilantro Lime Rice

Fluffy long-grain rice brightened with fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro.

Total 30 min Makes 6 servings Calories 175/serving

Dietary

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

This side dish mimics the seasoned rice served at burrito chains, using fresh lime juice and cilantro stirred in right after cooking to keep the flavor vibrant. It pairs well with grilled meats, tacos, burrito bowls, or beans, and comes together in under 30 minutes with a rice cooker or basic stovetop pot.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Method

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

  2. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. Add the rinsed rice, water, and salt to the saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.

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

  5. Remove from heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 5 minutes.

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

  7. Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed, then serve warm.

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Cilantro Lime Rice

This side dish mimics the seasoned rice served at burrito chains, using fresh lime juice and cilantro stirred in right after cooking to keep the flavor vibrant. It pairs well with grilled meats, tacos, burrito bowls, or beans, and comes together in under 30 minutes with a rice cooker or basic stovetop pot.

30 min 6 servings 175 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Method

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add the rinsed rice, water, and salt to the saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 5 minutes.

  6. 6

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

  7. 7

    Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed, then serve warm.