Cilantro Lime Rice

This rice is so easy to make, you’re definitely going to find all kinds of dishes to serve it with. I love it with baked fish, but it’s also wonderful with fajitas or enchiladas. Cilantro Lime Rice has a wonderful balance of bright, refreshing flavor from the lime zest with the earthiness of cilantro. It makes an exceptionally versatile side dish and the flavor adds a nice touch to just about any meal. It’s one of my family’s favorites.

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Cilantro Lime Rice

Cilantro Lime Rice pairs perfectly with Mexican dishes, such as burritos, fajitas, and tacos, but it's also scrumptious with baked chicken and fish. It's so easy to make, it's going to be one of your new favorite go-to side dishes!

Servings

Ingredients

• 1-3/4 cups water
• 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
• pinch kosher salt
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings Ingredients 1-3/4 cups water 1 Tbsp unsalted butter pinch kosher salt 1 cup long-grain rice 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 tsp lime zest 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Bring the water and butter to a boil in a heavy pan with a tight fitting lid. Stir the salt and rice into the boiling water. Cover the pan and reduce heat to low. Simmer about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
2. Just before serving, stir the lime zest, fresh lime juice, and chopped cilantro into the cooked rice. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Cilantro Lime Rice is a very flexible side dish. The recipe calls for long-grain rice, but it would also work well with Jasmine rice. You might even want to consider trying it with brown rice, orzo, or quinoa for a wonderful unique flavor twist.