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Cilantro Lime Rice: Weeknight Game Changer! Cilantro Lime Rice: Make this incredibly easy and delicious recipe in under 30 minutes. Perfect fluffy rice packed w

Cilantro Lime Rice: Weeknight Game Changer!

Fluffy cilantro lime rice, infused with fresh lime zest and juice, makes a perfect quick side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons avocado oil
  • 1 cup long grain white rice (such as jasmine or basmati)
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ¼ teaspoon fine salt
  • Zest and juice of 1 medium lime (2 tablespoons juice + 1 teaspoon zest)
  • ½ cup loose-packed finely chopped fresh cilantro

Method
 

  1. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add avocado oil and rice; stir constantly for 1 minute to toast the rice.
  2. Add 1 ½ cups water and ¼ teaspoon fine salt; stir.
  3. Increase heat to high and bring rice to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cover pan, reduce heat to low.
  4. Simmer, covered, until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 13-15 minutes.
  5. Remove pan from heat, keep covered, and let steam for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove lid, stir in lime zest, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Fluff with a fork and serve warm.

Notes

- Toasting the rice before adding liquid enhances its nutty flavor and texture.
- For extra vibrant color, add the cilantro and lime juice just before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.