Cilantro Lime Rice
Cilantro Lime Rice is an easy stovetop side dish made with fluffy white rice, fresh lime, garlic, and cilantro. Serve it with tacos, bowls, chicken, shrimp, steak, salmon, or saucy dinners.
Servings: 5
Calories: 167kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup White Rice long-grain
- 2 cups Water or low sodium chicken broth for more flavor
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil or butter
- 1/2 tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt
- 3 cloves Garlic finely minced
- 1 Lime you need the zest and the juice
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
- Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear.
- In a saucepan, combine rice, water, oil, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
- While the rice cooks, prepare the cilantro, lime, and garlic: Use a grater to zest the lime
- Juice the lime into a small bowl
- Chop the cilantro
- Mince the garlic with a garlic press or knife.
- Remove the rice from the heat and let it sit (covered) for 5-10 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork. Stir in garlic, lime zest, lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
- Add more salt or lime juice if needed.
Notes
- Rinse the rice: This removes extra starch and helps the rice cook up light instead of gummy.
- Let it rest before fluffing: Keep the lid on after cooking so the steam can finish the texture.
- Add the lime and cilantro at the end: This keeps the lime flavor clear and helps the cilantro stay green.
- Taste before serving: If the rice tastes flat, add a little more salt or lime juice.
- Rice cooker option: Cook the rice with the water or broth, oil or butter, and salt. Fluff it first, then stir in the garlic, lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.4mg
