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A bowl of rice and kidney beans garnished with cilantro and a lime wedge.
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5 from 6 votes

Easy Cilantro-Lime Rice Recipe for Perfect Side Dish

Learning how to make this cilantro-lime rice recipe isn't hard at all! And the best part? You don't even need a rice cooker to make it!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 103kcal
Author: Kim Schob

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 3 T fresh lime juice
  • 2 t lime zest zester and grater
  • 3 T fresh cilantro chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Cups - Metric

Instructions

  • Cook rice as stated on the pack in a medium saucepan.
  • Stir lime juice, lime zest, and cilantro into the rice using a fork.
  • Add salt and black pepper as desired. Serve straight away.

Notes

You can use white, brown, or jasmine rice. I used white for this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg