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Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
Cilantro Lime Rice is bursting with zesty flavors from fresh cilantro, lime juice, and lime zest. It’s the perfect side dish for grilled meats, seafood, and vegetarian entrees. It’s also fantastic in burritos, tacos, and salads.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 38 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 18 min👤 Natasha Kravchuk📖 natashaskitchen
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Melt the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the uncooked rice and stir to coat it in oil. Continue to stir until the rice starts to turn golden. Add the garlic and stir for another minute, until fragrant.
2
Add the water and bring it to a simmer. Then, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until all the water is absorbed, about ⏱️ 18 minutes (or according to your rice package instructions). Remove from the heat and let it rest, covered, for another ⏱️ 10 minutes.
3
Transfer the rice to a serving bowl and toss with fresh cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, salt, and jalapeño (if using). Add more salt and lime juice to taste if desired.
lime juice (plus more to taste)1 Tbsp
Nutrition Facts
calories
230 kcal
fat Content
7 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
0.2 g
sodium Content
298 mg
protein Content
3 g
carbohydrate Content
38 g
saturated Fat Content
6 g
unsaturated Fat Content
1.2 g
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