Lime Cilantro Rice
Brighten up your mealtime with this zesty Lime Cilantro Rice, a fragrant and flavorful side dish that’s ready in just 25 minutes. Perfectly cooked long-grain white rice is infused with fresh lime juice, a hint of olive oil or butter, and a generous sprinkling of chopped cilantro, creating a refreshing balance of tangy and herbal notes. With simple ingredients and minimal prep, this dish is as easy to make as it is delicious. Serve it alongside grilled chicken, tacos, or your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes for a vibrant accompaniment that will steal the show. Whether you’re meal-prepping or planning a quick weeknight dinner, Lime Cilantro Rice is a versatile and crowd-pleasing recipe you'll love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 whole lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt. Stir briefly to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let the rice simmer for 15-18 minutes or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
While the rice cooks, juice the lime and set the juice aside. Finely chop the cilantro leaves, ensuring you have about 2 tablespoons.
Once the rice is cooked, remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to steam.
Fluff the rice gently with a fork. Stir in the lime juice, chopped cilantro, and olive oil or butter until well combined.
Taste the rice and adjust with more lime juice or salt if needed.
Serve warm as a side dish or as part of your favorite meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
401 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.2 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1202 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.6 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| 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.
