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cilantro lime rice recipe

A refreshing and zesty side dish made with fluffy rice, fresh cilantro, and lime juice, perfect for complementing any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Flavoring
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice about 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest zested from the lime
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

Cooking the Rice
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.
  3. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
Flavoring the Rice
  1. Fluff the rice with a fork and add the lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro.
  2. Gently mix until well combined.
  3. Serve warm as a side dish.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cumin or garlic powder to the rice while cooking.