Description
Cilantro Lime Rice is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that perfectly complements tacos, grilled meats, or any summertime meal. The fluffy white rice is infused with zesty lime and fresh cilantro, creating a delightful taste experience that’s sure to elevate your dining table. This easy-to-make recipe brings sunshine to your plate and evokes memories of family gatherings filled with laughter and delicious food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth (or water)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, broth (or water), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until all liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in lime juice, butter (or olive oil), and chopped cilantro until evenly mixed.
- Taste and adjust salt if needed; serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (90g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg