Cilantro Lime Rice
A bright, zesty, and aromatic Jasmine rice infused with fresh lime and cilantro. Perfect for tacos, bowls, and grilled proteins.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 22 min
- Total Time: 27 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup long grain jasmine rice
1.5 cups water or vegetable broth
1 pinch kosher salt
1 large lime (zested and juiced)
1 small clove garlic (finely chopped)
0.5 cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs completely clear.
- Combine rice, water, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Bring to a boil uncovered, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low for 12 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes to steam.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in lime zest, lime juice, garlic, and cilantro.
Notes
- Do not open the lid during the simmering or steaming process.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 cup
- Calories: 172 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 8 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Find it online: https://cleanvegankitchen.com/cilantro-lime-rice/