Description
Cilantro Lime Rice is a vibrant, flavorful side dish that perfectly complements tacos, grilled meats, and more. With fluffy long-grain rice infused with zesty lime juice and fresh cilantro, this dish brings a refreshing burst of flavor to any meal. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s a go-to recipe for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Your taste buds will thank you for this delightful addition!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice and vegetable broth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Stir in lime juice and cilantro; season with salt as needed.
- Serve warm alongside your favorite dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg