Cilantro Lime Rice

This fluffy rice is bursting with flavor thanks to a commingling of green onions, garlic, cilantro, and fresh lime. Gluten-free, low-fat, low-calorie, and easy to turn into a wholesome, complete meal.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Dairy Free Diet, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword basmati rice, cilantro and lime, jasmine rice, long grain white rice, rice side dish

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 276kcal

Author Robin Miller

Equipment

Sauce Pan

Ingredients

2 cups long grain white rice or jasmine rice
4 cups chicken broth vegetable broth, or water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 green onions white and green parts separated and chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon grated fresh lime zest
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, broth (or water), butter, white parts of the green onion, and garlic. Set the pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Add the olive oil, cilantro, green part of the green onions, lime juice, and lime zest and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve warm, room temperature or chilled.

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