Description
This cilantro lime rice is a flavorful and easy side dish that pairs well with any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ⅔ cup fresh cilantro, (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Rinse rice and place in a medium pot or saucepan.
- Add olive oil and garlic and sauté over medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Slowly add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until the water level drops below the surge of the rice, about 4 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and cover the pan with a lid. Do not stir. Cook for 11 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit with lid on for 5 minutes.
- Remove the lid and add butter, lime juice, and cilantro. Let sit for about 2 more minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork or rice paddle and serve.
Notes
- This rice can be served with grilled meats or as a base for burrito bowls.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg