Home > Side Dishes > Cilantro Lime Rice Cilantro Lime Rice February 19, 2024 | No Comments SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. This Cilantro-Lime Rice recipe combines the bright flavors of cilantro and lime with fluffy white rice for a flavorful and tasty side dish. Cilantro-Lime Rice Is… Quick and easy: Let the stovetop handle it! Simple: Just basic pantry items. Versatile: Perfect with tacos, fish, and more. Delicious: Fresh, vibrant cilantro and lime flavors. A crowd pleaser: Loved by everyone. Meal prep friendly: Keeps well, making your week easier. Cilantro-Lime Rice Ingredients Olive oil: Use extra virgin for richer flavor. White rice: Choose long-grain and don’t rinse first. Water: Use filtered water for a cleaner flavor. We don’t use broth here; the flavor is too savory. Salt: Adjust to taste. Cilantro: Chop finely for even distribution. Lime juice: The heavier the lime, the more juice you’ll get! Lime zest: Grate only the green part to avoid bitterness. How To Make Cilantro-Lime Rice Boil: Combine rice, water, salt, and oil in a pot. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low; simmer 13-15 mins. Rest: Remove from heat; let stand covered for 10-15 mins. Finish: Fluff rice with a fork. Stir in cilantro, lime juice, and zest. QUICK TIP Not a fan of cilantro? Substitute chopped parsley to achieve the same appearance and a similar–though not quite as flavorful–result Recipe Tips Avoid boiling rice on high heat; it traps excess steam, affecting texture during simmering. Keep heat at medium-high! Use a tight-fitting lid to ensure proper steam retention. Let the rice stand after cooking to finish cooking in the steam. What To Serve With Cilantro-Lime Rice Grilled Taco Chicken/Fish: Spiced to match the zest. Black Beans: For plant-based protein. Avocado or Guacamole: Adds creamy contrast. Fresh Salsa or Pico de Gallo: Store-bought or homemade. Tortilla chips: For crunch. Roasted Shrimp: Cilantro and lime flavored. Citrus Salad: Light and fresh. Tacos: Vegetarian, steak, shrimp, or chicken. STORAGE Leftovers? Store: In an airtight container in the fridge, for up to five days. Reheat: Add a splash of water, cover, and microwave or heat on the stove over low heat, stirring occasionally. More Easy Sides: Roasted Sweet Potatoes (the most popular side dish on this site!) Mexican Salad Corn and Tomato Salad Smashed Potatoes Avocado-Orange Salsa FOLLOW ALONG! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates, recipes and content. Cilantro Lime Rice 5 from 1 vote - Review this recipe This Cilantro-Lime Rice recipe combines the bright flavors of cilantro and lime with fluffy white rice for a flavorful and tasty side dish. SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Cilantro Lime Rice 5 from 1 vote - Review this recipe SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe This Cilantro-Lime Rice recipe combines the bright flavors of cilantro and lime with fluffy white rice for a flavorful and tasty side dish. Course Side Dish Cuisine American, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian Keyword Cilantro Lime Rice Prep Time 5 minutes minutes Cook Time 13 minutes minutes Resting TIme 10 minutes minutes Total Time 28 minutes minutes Servings 4 servings, as a side Chelsea Lords Calories 198kcal Author Chelsea Lords IngredientsAdd First▢ 1½ teaspoon olive oil▢ 1 cup long-grain white rice▢ 1½ cups water▢ 1 teaspoon fine sea saltAdd Later▢ 1½ teaspoon olive oil▢ 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro▢ 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus 1/2 teaspoon lime zest (Note 1) InstructionsCOMBINE: Combine "add first" ingredients to a medium-sized nonstick pot over medium-high heat.BRING TO A BOIL: Wait until the water starts bubbling gently across the entire surface, and you notice a slight foam forming on top. Once this happens, cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low.SIMMER: Simmer for 13-15 minutes without taking off the lid, touching, or stirring. Check to make sure that water should be fully absorbed into rice.REST: After checking, quickly place the lid back on and remove pot from the stove. Let it stand, covered, for 10-15 minutes. It's important not to rush this step as the rice continues to cook in its own steam.FINISH: Remove lid, gently fluff rice with fork. Stir in "add later" ingredients. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Enjoy! Video Recipe NotesNote 1: Limes: This will require 1 very large juicy lime or 2 smaller ones. Zest the lime(s) with a microplane; juice with a citrus juicer. Tips: Rice: Avoid boiling rice on high heat; it traps excess steam, affecting texture during simmering. Keep heat at medium-high! Use a tight-fitting lid to ensure proper steam retention. Nutrition FactsServing: 1serving | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.4mg We do our best to provide accurate nutritional analysis for our recipes. Our nutritional data is calculated using a third-party algorithm and may vary, based on individual cooking styles, measurements, and ingredient sizes. Please use this information for comparison purposes and consult a health professional for nutrition guidance as needed. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? I love hearing from you when you've made one of my recipes! Tag me on Instagram at @ChelseasMessyApron or leave me a comment below.
