Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

Name: Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dry long grain white rice; 2 tsp olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped green onion; 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic; 2 3/4 cups hot water*; 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
6
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Tex-Mex

Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

Iris Warren

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This is easy side dish is brimming with bright fresh flavor, and it's perfectly hearty and satisfying. It's delicious paired with all your favorite Mexican food or try it with seafood too.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 1/2 cups dry long grain white rice
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 cup chopped green onion, preferably white and light green portion
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic (1 large clove)
2 3/4 cups hot water*
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice, divided
1/2 tsp Salt, or to taste
1/2 cup chopped cilantro

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Instructions

Rinse rice in a fine mesh sieve until water runs clear, drain well, set aside.
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and saute 30 seconds.
Pour in water, 1 Tbsp lime juice and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add rice and spread even. Reduce heat to low, cover with a snug lid and let simmer until water has been absorbed, about 18 - 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and let rest, covered, 10 minutes.
Stir in cilantro and remaining 1 Tbsp lime juice. Serve warm.

Notes

*For extra flavor sometimes I use 1 (14.5 oz) can low-sodium chicken broth + 1 cup water, rather than 2 3/4 cups water.
Optional: If desired toss in 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies, drained after cooking.