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An overhead shot of cilantro lime rice surrounded by limes and cilantro.
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Cilantro Lime Rice

5 from 1 rating
This easy cilantro lime rice recipe takes a classic side dish up a notch with fresh and delicious flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 196
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup white basmati rice
  • salt pinch, to taste
  • 2 cups water or low sodium chicken broth
  • ⅓ cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest

Method
 

  1. Bring water to a boil. Add rice and salt, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked. Then turn heat off and allow rice to steam for an additional 3-5 minutes.
  2. Fluff rice with a fork. Stir in butter, lime juice, lime zest, and cilantro. Top with additional cilantro for garnish.