3-Ingredient Cilantro Lime Rice

Fresh cilantro lime rice for burrito bowls, tacos and grilled meats.

The 3 ingredients

  • long-grain white rice
  • chopped fresh cilantro
  • lime

Exact quantities are in the recipe card below. Salt, pepper, water and cooking spray are not counted.

How long it takes

Allow 25 min in total: 5 min of preparation, 20 min of cooking. Makes 4 servings.

Tip for success

Add the lime and cilantro only after the rice is cooked so they stay bright.

3-Ingredient Cilantro Lime Rice

Fresh cilantro lime rice for burrito bowls, tacos and grilled meats.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 170

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime zested and juiced

Method
 

  1. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
  2. Bring 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil, add the rice, cover and simmer for 15–18 minutes.
  3. Take off the heat and rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
  4. Fluff with a fork.
  5. Stir in the lime zest, juice and cilantro.

Notes

Add the lime and cilantro only after the rice is cooked so they stay bright.

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