Description
Bright, zesty, and incredibly easy to make, this cilantro lime rice elevates any meal with its fresh flavors and aromatic appeal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Cover tightly and reduce heat to low; cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and simmer until all liquid is absorbed (15-18 minutes total).
- Remove from heat; let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
- Season with salt as needed before serving warm.
Notes
- For added nutrition and flavor, consider mixing diced avocado or black beans into the cooked rice.
- Substitute lime with lemon for a different citrus twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg