Cilantro Lime Rice
The best simple Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe! Easy to make in under 30 minutes, this healthy side dish is delicious with chicken or tacos!
Servings: 4 .5 cup cooked rice servings
Calories: 185kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice we use organic long grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth low or no salt OR water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 whole lime juiced about ⅛ cup
Instructions
- Note: It’s important to note that certain types of rice cook at different times so always check the bag of rice to see recommended cooking times and instructions.
- Measure 1 cup of white rice and add to a strainer. Rinse thoroughly with water. It’s best to rinse your rice for a few minutes in a thin strainer or a bowl to remove excess starch prior to cooking.
- Add your rinsed rice, 2 cups water, salt, and olive oil to the pot.
- Turn the heat on high and bring the mixture to a boil. Once the water is boiling you can turn the heat down to low/medium low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, this will allow the rice to finish cooking and absorb the remaining liquid.
- Add your lime juice and cilantro to the pot, stir together and enjoy.
Notes
Liz's Tips:
- Fluff your rice with a fork or spoon at the end of cooking to give it a nice fluffy texture
- Adding your herbs after cooking will preserve their flavor and freshness.
- You can substitute olive oil with butter
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cooked rice | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 585mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 137IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.5mg
