Lime and Cilantro Rice

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This Lime and Cilantro Rice is fluffy, buttery and bursting with fresh lime flavor, making it the perfect side dish for tacos, enchiladas, burrito bowls and grilled meats.

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time22

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: cilantro, lime, Rice

Servings: servings

Author: Lori Lange

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
½ teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup long grain white rice
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 teaspoons lime zest

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring the water, salt, bouillon and garlic salt to to a boil. Stir in the rice. Reduce heat to low. Add a lid to the pan, and simmer for 12 to 14 minutes until the rice has absorbed all of the liquid.
Pull the rice from heat and add the butter; let it melt and stir. Then stir in the cilantro, lime juice and lime zest.

Notes

Fresh lime juice and lime zest provide the best flavor; bottled juice is not recommended.
Fluff the rice with a fork before stirring in the butter, cilantro and lime.
For a stronger cilantro flavor, add an extra tablespoon or two before serving.
Leftover rice can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
To reheat, add a splash of water before microwaving to restore moisture.
This rice is excellent served with tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, grilled chicken or shrimp.

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