Cilantro Lime Mexican Rice

Brighten up your meals with this vibrant Cilantro Lime Mexican Rice, a simple yet flavorful side dish that’s perfect for tacos, burritos, or grilled meats. Made with fluffy long-grain white rice cooked to perfection in a savory broth, this recipe is elevated with the zesty kick of fresh lime juice and zest, along with the herbaceous aroma of chopped cilantro. Toasting the rice in a bit of vegetable oil ensures a light, nutty flavor, while garlic adds a touch of richness to every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is an easy way to bring authentic Mexican-inspired flair to your table. Transform your next dinner into a fiesta with this irresistible, citrusy rice!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1.5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear. This step helps remove excess starch and prevents the rice from clumping.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the rinsed and drained rice and cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is lightly golden and toasted, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 3

Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the saucepan with the rice. Cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the broth and water, and add the salt. Stir gently to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 5

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed the liquid.

Step 6

Turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to steam. Do not remove the lid during this time.

Step 7

Fluff the cooked rice with a fork. Stir in the lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro until evenly combined.

Step 8

Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1266g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	557.6

Total Fat 28.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2514.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g	0%
Total Sugars 3.3g
Protein 10.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 140.7mg	0%
Iron 5.2mg	0%
Potassium 482.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.3%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 48.3%