Description
Cilantro lime rice is a vibrant and zesty side dish that’s sure to elevate any meal. This fluffy rice, infused with fresh lime juice and fragrant cilantro, offers a refreshing burst of flavor that complements tacos, grilled meats, or can stand alone as a light lunch. Prepare it quickly for busy weeknights or impress your guests at summer barbecues with this easy-to-make recipe.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Optional: 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter (or heat oil) over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and salt; bring to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider mixing in black beans or diced bell peppers. To make this dish vegan, just use vegetable broth as indicated.