Description
Cilantro lime rice in a rice cooker is a vibrant, zesty side dish that elevates any meal with its fresh flavors. Fluffy grains of rice are infused with zesty lime and aromatic cilantro, making it a perfect accompaniment for tacos, grilled chicken, or summer barbecues. This easy recipe ensures a delightful culinary experience that will impress your family and friends without any hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes (about 4 tablespoons)
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In your rice cooker, combine the rinsed rice, vegetable broth or water, salt, and lime juice. Stir gently to mix.
- Close the lid and select the white rice setting; cook for about 10-15 minutes.
- Once cooked, add chopped cilantro and fluff the rice with a fork.
- Serve warm alongside tacos or grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Rice Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg