Skip the takeout and make the perfect Cilantro Lime Rice at home! This easy recipe yields super fluffy, restaurant-quality rice every single time.
Made with basmati rice, fresh lime juice, and bright cilantro, it’s the ultimate side dish for burrito bowls, tacos, or Mexican Shrimp!
If you are looking for an easy and delicious Cilantro Lime Rice recipe then you've come to the right place!
I am TRULY a riceaholic. And one of my favorite ways to prepare rice is the ever popular Cilantro Lime Rice.
It's best made with the KING of rices, basmati rice. A fair bit of lime juice and plenty of chopped cilantro make this dish absolutely superb. It's fragrant, delicious, and makes a perfect side dish to accompany any number of dishes!
Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this delicious side dish:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup basmati white rice
- 2 cups water (can sub chicken broth)
- Juice of 1.5 limes (split)
- ½ ts salt (plus additional to taste)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
The kind of rice I like to use in this dish is basmati rice. Basmati rice is aromatic and cooks up nice and fluffy which is perfect for this dish!
You may already have most of these ingredients available! Once you've gathered these ingredients, now it's time to enjoy making some delicious cilantro rice with lime!
Easy Instructions
It's SUPER EASY to make this dish!
Begin by heating up the oil in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Add the uncooked rice and stir 2 minutes making sure all the grains of rice have been coated with the oil.
Add the water (or chicken broth), lime juice from 1 lime, and salt, and bring to the boil. Now put on a low simmer, cover, and simmer for around 10-12 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and the water is absorbed.
The rice is now beautifully cooked and fluffy, as you can see in the photo above!
Finally, stir in the cilantro and add the juice of the ½ lime. Taste and add additional salt if needed.
Your rice is now ready to enjoy!
Some Variations To Consider
Consider the following variations on this recipe, according to your tastes!
You may want to add:
- Lime zest - to make this even more zesty!
- Green chilies - a few green chiles would give this a nice spicy edge to it!
- Black beans - stirring in some cooked black beans could make this into a meal on its own!
How To Serve This Delectable Rice Dish!
This dish is perfect served as a side dish to accompany your favorite meals. It's also a wonderful addition to taco bowls!
Adding this seasoned rice dish to your homemade burrito or burrito bowls would also be absolutely fantastic!
Your entire family will love this Cilantro Lime Rice! Enjoy!
Some Other Recipes You May Enjoy!
Incredible Camarones a la Mexicana (Mexican Shrimp)
Easy And Supremely Delicious Spicy Guacamole!
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Easy Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup basmati white rice
- 2 cups water can sub chicken broth
- 1.5 each limes juiced
- ½ ts salt plus additional to taste
- 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Begin by heating up the oil in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Add the uncooked rice and stir 2 minutes making sure all the grains of rice have been coated with the oil.
- Add the water (or chicken broth), lime juice from 1 lime, and salt, and bring to the boil. Now put on a low simmer, cover, and simmer for around 10-12 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and the water is absorbed.
- Finally, stir in the cilantro and add the juice of the ½ lime. Taste and add additional salt if needed.
- Your rice is now ready to enjoy!
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