Description
Cilantro lime rice is a vibrant and zesty side dish that elevates any meal with its bright flavors and fluffy texture. Infused with fresh cilantro and tangy lime juice, this easy-to-make recipe uses a rice cooker for perfect results every time. Whether served alongside tacos, grilled chicken, or as a base for burrito bowls, this delightful dish will transport your taste buds to a sunny beachside taco stand.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1¾ cups chicken or vegetable broth (or water)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In the rice cooker, combine rinsed rice, broth or water, and salt. Stir gently.
- Close the lid and set the rice cooker to the regular cooking setting.
- Once cooked, let it sit for 5 minutes before opening the lid.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice.
- Serve immediately or enjoy it warm later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (158g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg