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Cilantro Lime Rice Vegetarian

Easy Cilantro Lime Rice Vegetarian Recipe Bursting with Fresh Flavor

Elevate your meals with Cilantro Lime Rice Vegetarian, a fresh and zesty side dish that’s quick to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice cooked fluffy and light
  • 1.75 cups water or vegetable broth broth adds extra flavor
  • 1 pinch salt to enhance flavors
For the Flavor Burst
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice squeezed before mixing
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest for extra citrus flavor
For the Finishing Touch
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter adds richness
  • 1 clove minced garlic optional but recommended
  • 1 to taste black pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Fork
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

How to Make Cilantro Lime Rice Vegetarian
  1. Rinse the rice under cold running water for about 1 minute until water runs clear.
  2. Combine the rinsed rice, water or broth, and salt in a medium pot; bring to a rolling boil.
  3. Cover tightly, reduce heat to low, and let simmer gently for 18-20 minutes.
  4. Rest off heat for 5 minutes; then fluff the rice with a fork.
  5. Chop fresh cilantro, zest a lime, and squeeze fresh lime juice into a small bowl.
  6. Stir in olive oil or melted butter, lime zest, lime juice, and optional garlic into the warm rice.
  7. Season with freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste; fluff gently before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Top with extra cilantro sprigs or lime wedges for a zesty finish. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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