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Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

Renee' Groskreutz
Learn how to make cilantro lime rice and spruce up your next meal with the tangy, spicy, and herby flavors that go with almost any cuisine!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican-inspired
Servings 6 servings
Calories 106 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 c. cooked rice*
  • 3 T. fresh lime juice
  • 2 t. lime zest
  • 3 T fresh cilantro
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the rice according to the package directions.
  • As your rice is cooking, zest and juice your lime, and finely chop your cilantro. Set aside.
  • After the rice cooks, turn off the heat and let stand for around 10 minutes. DO NOT lift the lid up immediately. This period allows the rice to rest and the moisture to evenly spread through the rice.
  • Using a fork, fluff the cooked rice gently. Take care not to smash the rice grains, as this can make your final dish gummy and unappealing.
  • Once the grains are separated, stir in the lime juice, zest, and cilantro, and mix well until blended through.
  • Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

Notes

You can use white or brown rice, depending on what you have. For this recipe, we used short-grained brown rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gSodium: 98mgFiber: 1g
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