Description
Cilantro lime rice brings fresh zest to your dinner table, making even simple meals feel special. Tender rice gets a flavor boost from bright herbs and tangy citrus that complement grilled meats or tacos perfectly.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 zest of lime
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add 1 minced garlic clove and sauté until fragrant and golden.
- Incorporate 1 cup rinsed jasmine rice into the pot. Stir and toast for exactly 1 minute to release its nutty aroma.
- Pour 2 cups vegetable broth into the pot. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon ground cumin and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer the rice for precisely 15 minutes until liquid is completely absorbed and rice is tender.
- Remove pot from heat. Keep covered and let steam for an additional 5 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Uncover and gently fluff rice with a fork. Zest 1 entire lime directly into the rice.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice over the rice. Fold in ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro.
- Season with salt and black pepper to your taste. Gently mix all ingredients until evenly distributed.
- Transfer rice to a serving dish. Serve immediately while the rice remains warm and aromatic.
Notes
- Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking to remove excess starch and prevent clumping, ensuring a fluffy texture.
- Toast the rice in oil for a minute to enhance its nutty flavor and create a more complex taste profile.
- Use fresh lime juice and zest for the brightest, most vibrant citrus notes that really make this rice pop.
- For a protein-packed variation, stir in black beans or grilled chicken to transform this side dish into a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 21 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 146 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg