Description
Cilantro lime rice in a rice cooker is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that transforms any meal into a culinary delight. With its fluffy texture, bright cilantro, and zesty lime, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also perfect for entertaining or casual family dinners. Just press a button on your rice cooker, and in no time, you’ll have a refreshing accompaniment that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, tacos, or burritos.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- Add the rinsed rice, broth, and salt to the rice cooker.
- Squeeze in the lime juice and stir gently to combine.
- Close the lid and cook according to your rice cooker’s instructions (approximately 15-20 minutes).
- Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and mix in the chopped cilantro.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican/Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg