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Cilantro Lime Rice
23 min total5 prep18 cook4 servings190 cal
VeganVegetarianFlexitarian
Fluffy white rice brightened with fresh lime juice and cilantro — a versatile side that pairs perfectly with tacos, burrito bowls, or grilled meats.
Ingredients
pantry
- 220 grice
- 480 mlvegetable broth
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 0.75 tspsalt
produce
- 2 tbsplime juice
- 3 tbspcilantro
Steps
- Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water until the water runs mostly clear.
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the rinsed rice and stir for 1–2 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and salt, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–16 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Remove from the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
- While the rice rests, finely chop the cilantro.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro until evenly distributed.
- Taste and adjust salt if needed, then serve warm.
Tips
- Rinse the rice until the water runs clear to remove excess starch and keep the grains separate.
- Let the rice rest off the heat, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing for the best texture.
- Add the lime juice and cilantro after cooking so the flavors stay fresh and bright.
- Zest the lime before juicing and stir the zest in for an extra citrus punch.
