Cilantro Lime Rice
User Reviews
4.5
63 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Vegetarian, gluten-free
Cilantro Lime Rice
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Cilantro Lime Rice is a fragrant and flavorful rice side dish featuring long-grain white rice cooked with garlic and infused with lime zest and fresh lime juice. The addition of butter adds richness, while chopped cilantro introduces herbal brightness. The result is light, fluffy rice with bright citrus notes and a hint of garlic, making it an excellent accompaniment to many meals.
Description
This Cilantro Lime Rice recipe starts by cooking long-grain white rice in vegetable broth with butter, minced garlic, and lime zest to impart flavor directly into the rice as it cooks. After the rice is tender and cooked through, a mixture of fresh lime juice, sugar, and chopped cilantro is stirred in while fluffing, providing a fresh citrus aroma and slight sweetness balanced by the herbaceousness of cilantro.
The rice is served warm, showcasing a balance of savory, tangy, and fresh flavors with a fluffy texture. This dish pairs well with grilled meats, Mexican-inspired dishes, or as a zesty side for vegetarian meals.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 teaspoons lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped
Instructions
- In a a saucepan combine rice, butter, garlic, lime zest, 2 teaspoons of lime juice, and broth. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook on low 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender. Remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, sugar, and cilantro. Pour over hot cooked rice and mix in as you fluff the rice. Serve warm.
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Overall Rating
4.5
63 reviews
Excellent
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