Cilantro Lime Mexican Rice
Brighten up your meals with this vibrant Cilantro Lime Mexican Rice, a simple yet flavorful side dish that’s perfect for tacos, burritos, or grilled meats. Made with fluffy long-grain white rice cooked to perfection in a savory broth, this recipe is elevated with the zesty kick of fresh lime juice and zest, along with the herbaceous aroma of chopped cilantro. Toasting the rice in a bit of vegetable oil ensures a light, nutty flavor, while garlic adds a touch of richness to every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is an easy way to bring authentic Mexican-inspired flair to your table. Transform your next dinner into a fiesta with this irresistible, citrusy rice!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1.5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear. This step helps remove excess starch and prevents the rice from clumping.
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the rinsed and drained rice and cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is lightly golden and toasted, about 3-5 minutes.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the saucepan with the rice. Cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring until fragrant.
Pour in the broth and water, and add the salt. Stir gently to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed the liquid.
Turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to steam. Do not remove the lid during this time.
Fluff the cooked rice with a fork. Stir in the lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro until evenly combined.
Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
558 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.8 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2514 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.6 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 10.9 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 483 mg | 10% | |
*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.
