Description
Cilantro lime rice made in a rice cooker is a zesty side dish that brightens up any meal. This easy recipe features fluffy long-grain rice infused with fresh cilantro and tangy lime juice, making it the perfect complement to tacos, grilled chicken, or bowls. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a delightful flavor experience that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 ? cups water or chicken broth
- ? cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- ? tsp salt
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In the rice cooker, combine the rinsed rice, water or broth, salt, and half of the chopped cilantro. Stir gently.
- Close the lid and cook according to the rice cooker?s instructions (15-20 minutes).
- Once finished, let sit for a few minutes before fluffing with a fork. Stir in remaining cilantro and lime juice.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving alongside your favorite dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg