Easy Cilantro Lime Rice is a flavorful dish that pairs perfectly with various Mexican meals, including burrito bowls, carne asada, and chicken fajitas. This easy rice recipe is a great base for your homemade burrito bowl and the perfect side dish for any Mexican food spread.
Serve with Cuban Grilled Mojo Chicken, Watermelon Feta Salad, and Grilled Jalapeno Pepper for a complete meal!
Ingredients
- Cooked Rice
- Limes
- Cilantro
- Salt and Pepper
See the recipe card for ingredient amounts.
Tips for the best Cilantro Lime Rice
- Rinsing the Rice: Rinse the rice under cool running water to remove excess starch, which helps achieve fluffy rice.
- Add a little olive oil: adding a little olive oil will enhance richness and texture.
- Choosing the Liquid: For more flavorful rice, use chicken or vegetable broth instead of water. I like to add a ¼ teaspoon of chicken base instead of chicken broth.
- Fresh Ingredients: Fresh lime juice and fresh cilantro are key to achieving the best flavor.
- Perfect Balance: Adjust the lime juice and cilantro to your taste for the perfect balance of flavors.
Easy Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
Cilantro Lime Rice pairs perfectly with various Mexican meals, including burrito bowls, carne asada, and chicken fajitas.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain rice jasmine rice works great, rinsed (or brown rice if that is a preference)
- 1 ½ cups cold water or chicken broth for extra flavor
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook the Rice
- Place the rinsed long-grain rice and water or chicken broth in a rice cooker or pressure cooker. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for cooking time. For a stove top version, combine the cup of rice with the water or broth in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce to medium heat, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Fluff and Season
- Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork to separate the grains. Stir in the fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper. The fresh cilantro and lime zest add a refreshing touch, making this dish perfect for hot summer days.
Serve
- Serve the cilantro lime rice warm or at room temperature. It’s a great side dish that complements black beans, carne asada, and chicken fajitas. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
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