Description
Cilantro lime rice is a vibrant and zesty side dish that elevates any meal. With fresh cilantro, tangy lime juice, and fluffy rice, this recipe brings a fiesta to your dining table. Perfect for taco nights or as a standalone dish, it’s simple to make and sure to impress family and friends. Enjoy the explosion of flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in rinsed rice and toast for about 2 minutes.
- Add vegetable broth and salt; bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 18-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff rice with a fork, add lime juice and cilantro, and mix well before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg