Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

This is easy side dish is brimming with bright fresh flavor, and it's perfectly hearty and satisfying. It's delicious paired with all your favorite Mexican food or try it with seafood too.

Prep time: PT10M

Cook time: PT25M

Total time: PT35M

Rating

4.91 stars (10 reviews)

Keywords

Cilantro Lime Rice

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dry long grain white rice
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 cup chopped green onion, (preferably white and light green portion)
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic ((1 large clove))
2 3/4 cups hot water*
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice, (divided)
1/2 tsp salt, (or to taste)
1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Cuisine

Tex-Mex

Steps

Rinse rice in a fine mesh sieve until water runs clear, drain well, set aside.
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and saute 30 seconds.
Pour in water, 1 Tbsp lime juice and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add rice and spread even. Reduce heat to low, cover with a snug lid and let simmer until water has been absorbed, about 18 - 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and let rest, covered, 10 minutes.  
Stir in cilantro and remaining 1 Tbsp lime juice. Serve warm.

Nutitrion

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 186 kcal
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 203 mg

Reviews

Becky on 2024-10-10 (5 stars):
Delicious! I’ll definitely be making it again! Thanks Jaclyn
Carolina on 2023-05-15 (5 stars):
It tastes and looks wonderful with salmon. I got compliments from friends. Even though its simple and fresh, you can see its special. They thanked me for taking care.
Susan on 2020-08-23 (5 stars):
Best rice ever. Easy to make and that’s always a bonus
Vaishnavi on 2020-05-18 (5 stars):
I just made this last night and my dad and brother loved it so much! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Susan on 2019-04-28 (5 stars):
I love the original recipe and make it all the time! Would you mind emailing it to me as well? Thank you so much!