Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
Our quick & easy Cilantro Lime Rice is the perfect Mexican-inspired side dish made in under 30 minutes with only 4 real ingredients!
Ingredients
- 2 cups white long grain rice
- ½ cup fresh cilantro tightly packed, chopped (additional for garnish, if you desire)
- zest of 1 lime
- 3-4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Cook Rice: Cook long grain, white rice according to the package instructions (you ultimately want 2 cups cooked rice).
- Combine: Remove from heat and add ½ cup fresh cilantro, zest of 1 lime 3-4 tablespoons fresh lime juice, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Fluff and mix well. Taste and add any additional salt, lime juice and/or cilantro, as desired.
- Serve: Enjoy any way you want!
Notes
- Amount of cooked rice: you ultimately want 2 cups cooked rice, so look at your package instructions to determine how many cups of raw rice you need - our long grain white rice called for 2 cups water and 1 cup rice for 2 cups cooked.
- Lime Juice: 3 tablespoons bottled lime juice equals the juice of 1 medium lime, so feel free to use the zest on the outside and then cut the lime in half to squeeze fresh lime juice into the rice.
- Storage: place in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Or freeze for up to 3 months, thaw overnight & reheat.
Nutrition
Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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