Description
Cilantro lime rice is a vibrant, refreshing side dish that elevates any meal with its zesty flavors. Combining fluffy long-grain rice with aromatic cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice, this easy-to-make recipe takes just under 30 minutes. Perfect for pairing with tacos, burrito bowls, or grilled meats, it’s sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until it runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan, bring rinsed rice, water, and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until all water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.
- In a separate bowl, mix lime juice and chopped cilantro; fold into the fluffy rice until evenly distributed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg