This Cilantro Lime Rice is the essential Taco Tuesday sidekick that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home table with fluffy grains infused with fresh cilantro and tangy lime. The simple preparation lets the bright, herbaceous flavors shine through while the aromatic basmati provides the perfect light, non-sticky texture. It’s the ideal complement to any taco, burrito bowl, or Mexican-inspired main dish, and it comes together in less than 30 minutes.
Cilantro Lime Rice
Recipe by Daily Disher
Cilantro Lime Rice features perfectly fluffy basmati rice tossed with fresh cilantro and bright lime juice for a vibrant, aromatic side dish that complements any Mexican meal.
Course: Side
/Cuisine: Mexican
/Difficulty: Easy
Servings
4
Prep time
10 minutes
Cooking time
20 minutes
Calories
200 kcal
30 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup basmati rice
2 cups water
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 medium lime
Directions
1.
Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch and ensure non-sticky rice.
2.
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil, then add the rice, olive oil, and salt.
3.
Stir the mixture gently, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 18 minutes.
4.
While the rice is cooking, finely chop the cilantro leaves and zest the lime using a microplane or fine grater.
5.
Once the rice has finished cooking, remove it from heat and allow it to sit covered for 5 minutes to absorb steam.
6.
Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the chopped cilantro, lime zest, and freshly squeezed lime juice evenly.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
200kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
8g
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg