Cilantro Lime Rice

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5 from 1 vote

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican, Tex Mex

Keyword Cilantro Lime Rice

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Resting Time 5

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 213kcal

Author Chrissie

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups long grain rice we like using Basmati or Jasmine rice for this recipe
2 limes zest and juice
2 cloves garlic finely minced
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cups water
2 large handfuls of fresh cilantro finely chopped

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Instructions

Rinse the rice well and add it to the pot of your rice cooker or to a medium pot on the stove top.
Zest the limes and add the zest to the pot of the rice. Save the limes to juice later.
Add the minced garlic, salt, and butter to the pot. Pour the water into the pot and stir. Cover the pot.
Set the rice cooker to cook mode and let the rice cook. This should take about 15 minutes, but the time will depend on your rice cooker.
If you're using a pot on the stove, turn the heat to medium high and let the water come to a boil. Once the water boils rapidly, turn the heat to medium and let the rice cook for about 10-15 minutes. The time will depend on the heat of your stove and the depth and width of your pot. The rice is done when the rice appears a bit dry on top and no visible water remains.
Once the rice is done, remove it from the heat and let it sit covered for about 5 minutes.
Add the chopped cilantro and the juice from the 2 limes into the pot and then fluff the rice with a fork, mixing the cilantro and lime juice throughout.
Serve as a side dish, or as a filling for your favourite burritos, fajitas or wraps.

Notes

Storage Instructions

Store any leftover rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat it in the microwave when you're ready to serve.

Make-Ahead Instructions

This rice is best enjoyed right after it's made, but it can be made, cooled, and stored in the fridge in an airtight container until ready to reheat and serve.

Freezer Instructions

Freeze this rice in an airtight container for up to 3 months. To thaw, let it sit in the refrigerator for 24 hours, then reheat and serve.

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