Description
Cilantro Lime Rice is a zesty, flavorful side dish that pairs perfectly with Mexican and Southwestern cuisines. It features the bright tang of lime juice and the fresh, herbal taste of cilantro, mixed into fluffy rice.
Ingredients
4 cups chicken broth or water
2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups white rice, I used basmati long grain rice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 cups fresh cilantro, stemmed and diced
Instructions
Boil Broth: In a small heavy pot, bring chicken broth to a boil.
Add Rice: Add butter, salt, and rice to the boiling broth. Stir for one minute, then cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
Cook Rice: Cook rice for 15-18 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is cooked through.
Resting Time: Once cooked, let rice sit with lid on for 10 minutes.
Fluff and Flavor: Fluff rice with a fork. Add lime juice and cilantro, then stir to combine.
Serve: Your delicious Cilantro Lime Rice is ready to serve!
Enjoy your flavorful rice dish! 
Notes
- Using chicken broth enhances the flavor but can be replaced with water for a vegetarian option.
- For a richer taste, sauté rice in a tablespoon of oil before adding liquid.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
Nutrition
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: Dependent on broth used
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g