Cilantro Lime Rice
This easy-to-make and delicious Cilantro Lime Rice recipe is incredibly flavorful, and pairs perfectly with your favorite Mexican foods or as a filler for burritos.
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.
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