Description
Fluffy cilantro lime rice infused with fresh lime juice, zest, and chopped cilantro for a bright Mexican-inspired side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Combine rice, chicken broth, salt, and ground cumin in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Cover with lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes.
- Remove lid and stir in lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro.
- Fluff with a fork and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for best flavor.
- Do not lift the lid while rice is simmering.
- Let rice rest covered before fluffing for ideal texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg