Cilantro Rice
Brighten up your meal with this vibrant and zesty Cilantro Rice recipe, a perfect side dish for tacos, grilled meats, or vegetarian feasts. Made with fluffy long-grain white rice, infused with aromatic garlic, and finished with freshly chopped cilantro and a splash of lime juice, this dish is bursting with fresh, citrusy flavor. The rice is lightly toasted for extra depth, then steamed to perfection, ensuring a tender and fragrant base. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, Cilantro Rice pairs beautifully with Mexican-inspired dishes or as a simple way to add a burst of flavor to any plate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 whole lime
- 1 whole garlic clove
Instructions
Rinse 1 cup of long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat.
Add 1 whole garlic clove and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the rinsed rice and 0.5 teaspoon of salt, cooking for 2-3 minutes to lightly toast the rice, stirring frequently.
Pour in 2 cups of water and raise the heat to high to bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and has absorbed the water.
While the rice cooks, finely chop 1 cup of fresh cilantro leaves.
Juice 1 lime and set aside the juice.
After the rice is cooked, remove it from the heat and leave it covered for an additional 5 minutes to allow it to steam.
Remove the garlic clove, then fluff the rice with a fork.
Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice to the rice, mixing to distribute evenly.
Serve the cilantro rice immediately as a delicious side dish to your favorite meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
423 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.4 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1252 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.0 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 183 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 684 mg | 15% | |
*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.
