Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
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Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
Description
This Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe begins by coating rinsed long-grain rice in coconut oil or olive oil and lightly toasting it until golden. Minced garlic is stirred in until fragrant before adding water and salt to simmer. Cooking covered over low heat until the water is absorbed produces tender, steamed rice. After resting, the rice is transferred to a bowl and combined with fresh lime zest, lime juice, and finely chopped cilantro, with jalapeño added optionally for mild heat.
The resulting rice has fluffy grains with a delicate garlic aroma and bright, zesty notes from lime and cilantro. It works well as a side dish to complement grilled meats, beans, or seafood, bringing freshness and acidity to balance richer flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup long grain rice jasmine or basmati rice, rinsed and well drained
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 1 ½ cups water filtered
- ½ tsp salt fine sea salt
- lime zest of 1
- 1 Tbsp lime juice plus more to taste
- ½ cilantro finely chopped (½ cup loosely packed, bunch
Instructions
- Melt the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the uncooked rice and stir to coat it in oil. Continue to stir until the rice starts to turn golden. Add the garlic and stir for another minute, until fragrant.
- Add the water and bring it to a simmer. Then, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until all the water is absorbed, about 18 minutes (or according to your rice package instructions). Remove from the heat and let it rest, covered, for another 10 minutes.
- Transfer the rice to a serving bowl and toss with fresh cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, salt, and jalapeño (if using). Add more salt and lime juice to taste if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
| Carbs | 38g | |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 298mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 38IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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