Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
Bright, zesty, and cloud-fluffy, this Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe is the side dish you never knew you needed. Perfect for taco nights or grilled fish feasts.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or veggie broth)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil light-tasting or extra virgin
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Zest of 1 medium lime lime avoids bitter white pith
- Juice of 2 limes lime about 4 tablespoons; adjust to taste
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin optional for a subtle earthiness
- Pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- Warm olive oil in a saucepan and sauté minced garlic and cumin until fragrant.
- Add rice to the saucepan and toast for 1 minute to prevent sticking.
- Add broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 18 minutes.
- Let rice rest for 5 minutes off heat to steam and soften.
- Fluff rice, then stir in lime zest, lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
- Taste and adjust salt or lime as needed. Serve warm.
Notes
For a lighter twist, swap half the rice with cauliflower rice in Step 1. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
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