Cilantro Lime Rice
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Cilantro Lime Rice
Description
The Cilantro Lime Rice recipe combines sautéed onion and garlic with butter before cooking the rice in water to tender consistency. Once cooked, the rice is fluffed and mixed with fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro, lending a fresh, zesty flavor. The method emphasizes cooking the rice covered and letting it rest off heat to absorb moisture evenly. This retains a light, fluffy texture rather than sticky or mushy grains.
With its subtle buttery base and herbal citrus notes, this rice pairs well with a variety of Mexican-inspired meals. It's a versatile side that also works with grilled or roasted dishes where a fresh accompaniment is desired.
The choice of rice affects the water ratio; jasmine rice uses 1 to 1.5 parts water to rice, while other long grain rices may vary. Substituting broth for water can add richness, but omit salt if broth is used to avoid oversalting.
Ingredients
- 2 TB butter salted
- ¼ cups onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 2 cups long grain rice uncooked*
- water
For Garnish
- lime juice from one medium sized lime
- ⅔ cups cilantro freshly chopped
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large, deep saucepan until bubbly. Add onion and garlic, stirring for 2 minutes.
- Add rice and stir 3 minutes. Add appropriate amount of water - check your rice package labeling for specific water to rice ratio for your brand/type of rice.
- Bring to a boil and immediately reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook 15 minutes. Without opening lid, turn heat off. Let rest an additional 5 minutes covered.
- Fluff rice with fork and sprinkle with lime juice and cilantro. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use the water to rice ratio recommended on your specific rice package for best results.
- You can substitute vegetable, chicken, or beef broth for water; if you do, skip adding the extra salt.
- Jasmine rice works well with a 1 to 1.5 ratio of rice to water, creating a tender, fragrant texture.
- This rice serves as a versatile side for Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 518mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 117IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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