Cilantro Lime Rice
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
172 kcal
Cilantro Lime Rice
Description
This recipe begins by thoroughly rinsing the rice to remove excess surface starch, which ensures a fluffier final texture. The rice is then cooked with water, a bay leaf, and salt until water is absorbed. After letting it rest, the rice is fluffed and stirred with freshly squeezed lime juice and freshly chopped cilantro. The bay leaf adds a subtle earthy flavor during cooking, while the lime juice and cilantro brighten the dish with fresh tang and herbal aroma.
The resulting rice grains remain separate and tender, providing a light and flavorful base side. This cilantro lime rice pairs well with Mexican, Southwestern, or other dishes where a citrusy, herbal rice is desired.
For best texture when using long grain rice, rinsing until the rinse water runs clear is recommended to avoid clumping.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup basmati rice or long grain white rice
- 1 bay leaf
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- ½ lime juiced
Instructions
- Rinse rice and drain well.
- Bring rice, bay leaf, water and salt to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Stir in lime juice, cilantro and salt to taste. Serve.
Notes
- Rinsing long-grain white rice several times until water runs clear removes excess starch and improves fluffiness.
- Adjust salt to taste based on your preference and the saltiness of other dishes served alongside.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 172 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 72mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 141IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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