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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!

Elevate your side dishes with this vibrant Cilantro Lime Rice recipe, a flavorful and quick accompaniment that pairs perfectly with almost any main course. This recipe uses simple ingredients to create a dish bursting with zesty lime and fresh cilantro notes, making it a favorite for weeknight meals. The simplicity of this cilantro lime rice is its greatest strength. It requires minimal active time and uses basic pantry staples, proving that delicious side dishes don't need to be complicated.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
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.