Description
Cilantro lime rice is a zesty and refreshing side dish that pairs perfectly with a variety of meals. This recipe will guide you through making it at home with ease.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, olive oil, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding lime zest along with the juice.
- This rice can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Adjust the amount of cilantro and lime juice to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cilantro lime rice, zesty rice, refreshing side dish