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How to Make the Best Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

Are you looking for a fast and easy cilantro lime rice recipe? I have a great recipe that is oh, so delicious.

Looking for a new way to cook white rice? This recipe is the perfect side dish to almost any meal.

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Do you love Cilantro Lime Rice from Qudoba or Chipotle’s Menu? I sure do.

It is making my mouth water, just thinking about it. I have and easy, fast and healthy recipe for you that your family is going to love.

Today, I am sharing How to Make the Best Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe. Come on, I’ll show you.

Are you looking for a fast and easy cilantro lime rice recipe? I have a great recipe that is oh, so delicious. Looking for a new way to cook white rice? This recipe is the perfect side dish to almost any meal. The best cilantro lime rice

I love a good recipe that has few ingredients, is simple to make, that is the perfect side dish to add to your dinner table. It’s not always easy to put a hot, homemade dinner on a busy weekday evening.

This copycat recipe is so versatile-you can put it in a burrito or rice bowl. It’s perfect for a side dish with Asian dishes, Mexican dishes and any American food.

How to Make the Best Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

Ingredients for cilantro lime rice, coconut milk, salt, pepper, basmati rice,lime, cilantro

This recipe only takes a few ingredients-White or brown rice-which ever you prefer. I have used Mahatma Jasmine or Basmati rice-both are delicious. I use canned coconut milk-I like it better than the coconut milk in the carton for cooking with.

Fresh limes and cilantro make the best seasoned recipe. I also add a bit of honey and salt and pepper to taste.

Can I use dried Cilantro in Cilantro Lime Rice?

Absolutely! This is so good with fresh or dried cilantro. If you don’t like lime in your cilantro rice, it is just as good without lime.

fresh cilantro and lime on a cutting board, cilantro lime rice
How to Make the Best Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

I start by finely chopping my cilantro with a sharp knife. Then I quarter the limes. I like to cut the limes on a plastic or marble cutting board.

Can I cook cilantro lime rice in a rice cooker?

Yes. Whether you are cooking your rice on the stovetop in a saucepan or in a rice cooker, I add my rice, coconut milk, then any water to cover the rice by a half of an inch. The coconut milk will make a creamy rice. You are going to love it.

delicious cilantro lime rice
How to Make the Best Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

What goes with Cilantro Lime Rice?

Cilantro lime rice with black beans is a match made in heaven. Grill some chicken and your dinner is complete. This is one of those recipes that your kids will love. This recipe is gluten free and dairy free, so it is perfect for those who have food sensitivities.

Are you looking for a fast and easy cilantro lime rice recipe? I have a great recipe that is oh, so delicious. Looking for a new way to cook white rice? This recipe is the perfect side dish to almost any meal. Cilantro lime rice
How to Make the Best Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

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How to Make the Best Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

Cilantro Lime Rice

Serving Size:
6 servings
Time:
30 minutes
Difficulty:
Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 c. Jasmine or Basmati Rice
  • I 13.5 oz. can of Coconut Milk
  • Water
  • Juice of one Lime
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 T. Honey, optional
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan on medium high heat. Add rice and coconut milk. Add enough water to cover the rice about a half inch.
  2. Heat to boil, then cover and reduce heat to a simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  3. Remove from heat. Add cilantro, lime, honey, salt and pepper.
  4. Enjoy!
delicious cilantro lime rice

Best Cilantro Lime Rice

Renae Frey
Are you looking for a fast and easy cilantro lime rice recipe? I have a great recipe that is oh, so delicious.
Looking for a new way to cook white rice? This recipe is the perfect side dish to almost any meal.
Course Side Dish
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 c Jasmine or Basmati Rice
  • 1 13.5 oz can Coconut Milk
  • Water, enough to cover rice, and then some
  • Juice of one Lime
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 T Honey, optional
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan on medium high heat.
  • Add rice and coconut milk.
  • Add enough water to cover the rice about a half inch.
  • Heat to boil, then cover and reduce heat to a simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add cilantro, lime, honey, salt and pepper.
  • Enjoy!
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Rachel

Friday 27th of May 2022

Renae, This sounds so yummy. I love both cilantro and lime and this is a recipe I can't wait to try. I'm sharing a link on Sunday's Dirt Road Adventure.

Cindy@CountyRoad407

Friday 27th of May 2022

I've only had cilantro rice one time and couldn't get enough! I have no clue if they put lime in it but I can hardly wait to try this. Thanks for sharing it with us on Farmhouse Friday! Happy Memorial Day. pinned

Tammy

Wednesday 25th of May 2022

This rice dish sounds incredible. I will have to make it.

Tina

Tuesday 24th of May 2022

Oh this looks and sounds delicious! I can't wait to try it.

Leslie Watkins

Tuesday 24th of May 2022

Can’t wait to give this one a try!