5 from 15 votes
Cilantro Lime Brown Rice
Cilantro Lime Brown Rice is a simple, bright side dish made by mixing cooked long-grain brown rice with fresh cilantro, lime juice, lemon juice, and salt. The rice absorbs the citrus and herb flavors, offering a fresh and slightly tangy complement to a variety of meals. Optional additions like garlic, corn, or black beans can add texture and savory depth.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
5
side servings
Calories:
139 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Vegan, Mexican-American Fusion, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain brown rice or white
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. lime juice about 1 lime, fresh
- 2 tsp. lemon juice fresh
- 1/2 cup cilantro fresh, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp. salt (more to taste)
Optional additions:
- lime zest 1/2 tsp lime zest, 1/4 tsp garlic powder or 1 clove minced garlic
- green onion
- garlic powder
- corn
- black beans
Instructions
- Rinse and cook rice according to package instructions.*
- Meanwhile, finely chop cilantro (large stems removed if desired).
- In a medium bowl, add cooked rice, chopped cilantro, lime juice, lemon juice, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Add more salt to taste if desired (the flavors taste best when sufficiently salted!) or any optional flavors/additions.
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Notes
- Cook rice fully before mixing with citrus and herbs to allow flavors to meld.
- This recipe works well with both brown and white long-grain rice depending on preference.
- Add optional ingredients like corn, black beans, or garlic powder to vary the dish’s flavor.
- Use fresh lime and lemon juice for the best flavor in the rice.
- Lotus Foods organic brown basmati rice is recommended for cooking approximately 30-35 minutes with 1 3/4 cups water per cup of rice.
Nutrition Information
Calories
139kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Potassium
99mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
111IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 side servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 139kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 111IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.