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Cilantro Lime Rice
4.5 from 63 votes

Cilantro Lime Rice

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Vegetarian, gluten-free

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.