cilantro lime rice

Name: Cilantro Lime Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup(s) water; 1 1/2 cup(s) chicken broth (or vegetable broth); 1 1/2 cup(s) long grain rice; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) lime zest; 2 tablespoon(s) freshly squeezed lime juice; 1/2 cup(s) cilantro, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoon(s) butter

(1 RATING)

75 Pinches 6 Photos

Jennifer R

Portland, OR

Updated on Nov 11, 2012

This side dish goes well with any type of Mexican meal. I usually use a combination of white and brown jasmine rice.

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons butter

How To Make cilantro lime rice

Step 1

Measure rice into a pot. Add salt, water and broth. Bring just to a boil. Reduce heat and add butter. Cover and cook 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is soft.

Step 2

While the rice is cooking, zest the lime. Squeeze the lime juice into a bowl with the zest. Set aside.
Step 3

Chop the cilantro. Set aside.
Step 4

When the rice is done cooking, stir well. Add the lime zest, juice and cilantro.
Step 5

Stir well. Keep covered until served.
Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

Discover More

Comment & Reviews

Just A Pinch Sweepstakes