Cilantro Lime Rice

5 from 1 vote

This cilantro lime rice makes the perfect side dish to complement any Mexican meal! It is packed with flavor, and the best part is... it takes less than 30 minutes to make!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: cilantro lime rice, rice recipes

Servings: Servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked rice long-grain, white rice
1 tsp butter or margarine
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp lime juice freshly squeezed
1 can 15 oz chicken broth
1 cup water
1 Tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
2 tsp sugar
3 Tbsp cilantro fresh chopped

Instructions

In a saucepan combine rice, butter, and garlic, 1 tsp. lime juice, chicken broth, and water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook on low for 15-20 minutes, until the rice is tender. Remove from heat.
In a small bowl combine lime juice, sugar, and cilantro. Pour over hot cooked rice and mix in as you fluff the rice.

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Notes

Originally Published on August 1, 2012

Updated on September 12, 2022

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