Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
Easy Cilantro Lime Rice recipe is a super flavorful side dish with a bright flavor that comes together quickly.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 206kcal
Equipment
- 1 large saucepan with lid
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 cup long grain white rice, (i.e. basmati or jasmine rice)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth or water
- 3 Tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 Tablespoon lime zest
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in a fine mesh colander until the water runs clear. Set aside to drain.
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and saute the garlic for 30 seconds, stirring continuously.
- Add the drained rice and salt and sauté for about 2 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Add the broth (or water), bring to a boil, stir, and reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan and simmer for 10 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the pan from the heat, but keep covered, and let the rice steam in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Add 2 Tablespoons of lime juice, lime zest, and cilantro. Stir to combine. Taste to see if the rice needs additional lime juice or salt, and serve.
Notes
- Depending on the season and your limes, you may need to add additional lime juice.
- Cool and store tightly sealed in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 590mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.5mg