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Cilantro lime rice in a white bowl, garnished with fresh cilantro and whole limes.

Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

Angela Sellari
Stir up this fluffy, zesty Cilantro Lime Rice recipe in just 20 minutes! Perfect as a vibrant side for tacos or burritos. Naturally vegan & gluten-free.
4.67 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 hours
Cook Time 18 hours
Total Time 23 hours
Course rice, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 249 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups chicken stock or water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups long grain white rice
  • 1 cup fresh chopped cilantro (about 1 tablespoon reserved)
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice about 2-3 limes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Instructions
 

  •  Add chicken stock or water and salt to a large pot with a lid. Set to medium heat, and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in rice, cover the stockpot and reduce heat to medium-low. Allow the rice to absorb the broth and become tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl stir together the lime juice, olive oil, cilantro and garlic.
  • Once rice has cooked, remove from heat and stir in cilantro lime mixture. Fluff rice with a fork, top with reserved chopped cilantro for garnish.
    Cilantro lime rice in a white bowl, garnished with fresh cilantro and whole limes.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 323mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
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