Description
Cilantro lime rice is a vibrant, flavor-infused dish that elevates any meal. This easy-to-make side features fluffy rice combined with fresh cilantro and zesty lime, creating a bright and refreshing taste experience. Perfect for taco nights or as a base for burrito bowls, this delightful rice will have your guests coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice and vegetable broth or water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is fluffy. Remove from heat and let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice gently with a fork, then stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
- Season with salt, mixing well. Serve warm alongside your favorite dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg