Cilantro Lime Rice
Cilantro Lime Rice is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that elevates any meal with its fresh, zesty profile. Combining fluffy rice with tangy lime juice and aromatic cilantro, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also adds a burst of color and taste to your plate. Perfect for taco nights, barbecues, or as a base for burrito bowls, this dish will delight your guests and have them coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups water (or broth for extra flavor)
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice from 1 lime
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear to remove excess starch.
- In a medium pot, combine rinsed rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat but keep covered for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork.
- Fold in lime juice and chopped cilantro until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, cook the rice in vegetable broth instead of water. Customize by adding diced jalapeños for spice or swapping cilantro with parsley for variety.