Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
Elevate any meal with this Cilantro Lime Rice recipe. Light, fluffy rice packed with zesty lime and lots of flavor!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 274kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cup white rice
- 2 tablespoons oil or butter
- 1/4 cup yellow onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 3/4 cup water
- 1 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher sea salt
- 2 limes
Instructions
- Place rice in a mesh sieve and rinse under cold water for 1 minute.
- Meanwhile, place a heavy-bottom skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Heat oil or butter.
- Shake rice to remove as much moisture as possible. Pour into the hot pan and spread into an even layer. Toast for about a minute and a half, stir, spread evenly, then toast for an additional minute and a half. Add onion and garlic, and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour in water, broth, chiles, cilantro and salt. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce, cover, and simmer for 13–15 minutes or until the rice is cooked throughout. Remove from heat, add the juice of 2 limes and zest of one, cover, and rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
STORE cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day to retain the best moisture. For longer storage, place the rice in portioned containers and store it in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Thaw frozen rice in the refrigerator overnight. REHEAT by adding a splash of water, covering with a lid, and using the microwave or warming on the stovetop to re-steam the rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 6serving | Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
