Cilantro Jasmine Rice
Transform your mealtime with the simple yet flavorful Cilantro Jasmine Rice, a side dish that perfectly balances herby freshness and zesty citrus notes. This aromatic recipe combines fluffy, tender jasmine rice with the bright flavors of fresh cilantro and lime juice, offering a vibrant complement to grilled chicken, fish, or spicy curries. With just 5 minutes of prep time and a quick 15-minute cook, this dish is as easy as it is delicious. Olive oil adds a subtle richness, while an optional hint of garlic provides a savory depth. Whether for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this cilantro-infused rice recipe is an effortless way to upgrade your menu with fresh, bold ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Jasmine rice
- 1.5 cups Water
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 cups (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 1 (juiced) Lime
- 1 clove (minced) Garlic (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water using a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and helps prevent the rice from becoming gummy.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, salt, and olive oil. If you're adding garlic for additional flavor, stir it in at this step.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
While the rice is cooking, finely chop the fresh cilantro and juice the lime. Set aside.
Once the rice is cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and keep it covered for an additional 5 minutes to allow the rice to steam and become fluffy.
Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice until evenly distributed.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding a pinch of salt or an extra squeeze of lime juice to your liking.
Serve the cilantro jasmine rice warm as a side dish for your favorite main courses, such as grilled chicken, fish, or a hearty vegetable curry.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
439 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.7 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1198 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.1 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 176 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
