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    Home » Appetizers & Sides » Cilantro Lime Rice

    Cilantro Lime Rice

    Published: Aug 5, 2021 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    My favorite way make to rice. This Cilantro Lime Rice is a must for taco night and the perfect recipe for making  favorite rice dish at home. 

    Cilantro Lime Rice closeup in clear bowl with cilantro and lime on top

    When I was pregnant with my 2nd baby all I wanted to eat was Chipotle, like all the time!

    Those flavors were on my mind all the time and since Chipotle wasn't open for breakfast I had to make my own at home.

    This recipe is NOT a exact duplicate for Chipotle's rice but it's my favorite way to make it and it's so simple and easy to make.

    How to make Cilantro Lime Rice:

    This rice is really simple to make. Cook your rice according to the instructions. Once the rice is done add your other ingredients and mix up. Then you are ready to serve!

    Ingredients:

    • Rice (I used jasmine rice)
    • Salt
    • Oil (I used vegetable oil but any flavorless oil will work)
    • Cilantro
    • The juice from a lime

    What are Flavorless Oils?

    • Canola oil
    • Corn oil
    • Peanut oil
    • Vegetable Oil

    Directions:

    Step One: First prepare rice according to directions.

    • Tip: Since some rice can take longer to cook or call for water then others I suggest to just look at your bag and follow those directions.

    Step Two: Then once your rice is cooked add salt, oil, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Stir together until well combined.

    adding cilantro to the rice

    How Much Juice is on One Lime:

    You should be able to get about 2 tablespoons of juice from one lime.

    How to Juice a Lime:

    To make sure you get the most juice from your lime you can try rolling it on the counter before slicing it. You could even place it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.

    slicing the lime for the juice

    Once your lime is ready to be juiced start by cutting it in half. You can use a manual or electric juice. If you don't have those tools just use your hands or even a pair of tongs to squeeze out all the juice.

    Do you use the stems of Cilantro?

    I will chop all of the leaves of cilantro, but add a few stems. I will finely chop the stems as they have great flavor and it really adds to the rice.

    Cilantro Lime Rice closeup in clear bowl with cilantro and lime on top

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    Cilantro Lime Rice

    Cilantro Lime Rice

    Jennie Duncan
    My favorite way make to rice. This Cilantro Lime Rice is a must for taco night and the perfect recipe for making  favorite rice dish at home. 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 202 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup Jasmine rice
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 1 tablespoon Oil
    • 1 tablespoon Cilantro (chopped)
    • 2 tablespoons Lime juice (fresh squeezed)

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare rice according to directions. 
    • When rice is cooked add salt, oil, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Stir together until well combined.

    Notes

    Do you use the stems of Cilantro?
    I will chop all of the leaves of cilantro, but add a few stems. I will finely chop the stems as they have great flavor and it really adds to the rice.
    How Much Juice is on One Lime:
    You should be able to get about 2 tablespoons of juice from one lime.
    How to Juice a Lime:
    To make sure you get the most juice from your lime you can try rolling it on the counter before slicing it. You could even place it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
    Once your lime is ready to be juiced start by cutting it in half. You can use a manual or electric juice. If you don't have those tools just use your hands or even a pair of tongs to squeeze out all the juice.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 3ozCalories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 584mgPotassium: 63mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Sumer

      June 22, 2021 at 9:16 pm

      Delicious!

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    2. Vicki Cooksey

      May 30, 2021 at 12:10 pm

      Have not tried your Cilantro Rice yet, but it sure sounds yummy. Though you might be interested in another way to make a Mexican flavor type of rice that we love over here.
      Prepare your rice as per your package direction then add sour cream and a one can of diced green chilies. Place in casserole dish top with the Mesican grated cheese, our favorite is Mexican blend, but cheddar is tasty as well.
      Heat until cheese melts. The dish comes back empty at potlucks!

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      • Jennie

        May 31, 2021 at 10:24 am

        Oh wow, that sounds delicious! Thank you for the idea!

        Reply

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