Description
Cilantro Lime Rice is a flavorful and aromatic rice dish, perfect as a side to Mexican or Tex-Mex meals. It combines the freshness of cilantro with the zestiness of lime for a refreshing and delicious twist on traditional rice.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced and zested
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil with the olive oil and salt.
- Add the rice to the boiling water, stir, and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the chopped cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, and butter (if using).
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can use chicken broth instead of water.
- If you prefer a more intense lime flavor, feel free to add extra lime juice or zest to taste.
- This rice can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg