How to Make Easy Cilantro-Lime Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a simple and delicious side dish to accompany your favorite Mexican or Latin-inspired meals? Look no further than this Easy Cilantro-Lime Rice recipe. This flavorful and fragrant rice dish is a perfect addition to any meal, adding a burst of freshness and citrusy flavor to your plate.

This recipe is incredibly easy to make and requires just a few simple ingredients. The combination of fresh cilantro, zesty lime juice, and fluffy rice creates a dish that is both light and s...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup whole-kernel corn
  • 2 teaspoons green onions, chopped
  • 1 lime, zested

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir rice and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir chicken broth, lime juice, and salt into rice; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir cilantro, corn, green onions, and lime zest into rice until well-mixed.
  • Nutrition

    144 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 650mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 43mg