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Home » Side Dish » Cilantro Lime Rice

Published: Sep 3, 2016 · Modified: Dec 8, 2020 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Cilantro Lime Rice

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Cilantro Lime Rice is a perfect side dish to accompany any dinner.

White rice with bits of fresh herbs on a plate with a tortilla and tomatoes.

We eat Mexican food in our family at least once a week....sometimes twice! No matter the entrée, you need some great side dishes to serve too.

My crock pot refried beans are a staple that I make often. The beans make a huge batch that I freeze in smaller portions. This Cilantro Lime Rice is another go to side dish for us. It's packed full of flavor and can be made quickly.

The rice goes nicely with black bean flautas, beef chimichangas and baked corn chips.

A white plated filled with rice, limes and tortillas.

Last night we attended the high school  football game. Luckily we had fueled up with a filling dinner of tacos with shredded chicken and this cilantro lime rice.

Just before the end of the first half the game was delayed by lightning. Apparently once a lightning delay is called, you have to wait 30 minutes before play can resume....that's 30 minutes after the last lightning strike.

And wouldn't you know it....we had a doozy of a storm. We ended up with a 1 ½ hour delay. Yikes! Then once they played they finished the first half and had to take a ten minute break for half time!

Let me tell you, it was hard work sitting up in those bleachers for entire 3 ½ hour game, but at least we were in a covered section. The away team had to take shelter during the deluge of a rain storm.  The game was fun even though it ended 10-13 🙁

If you love the taste of fresh cilantro, you might also enjoy this Cilantro Lime Dressing.

A blue and white patterned bowl filled with rice.
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Cilantro Lime Rice

Cilantro Lime Rice

Kathy
A perfect rice to accompany any Mexican dish.
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 people
Calories 113 kcal
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 whole bay leaf
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 whole juice from 1 lime
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Place the rice in a large bowl. Cover with water. Swish rice with your hand. Drain and repeat 3 times.
  • Put 2 cups water into a pot along with rice, bay leaf, and salt
  • Bring to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes until rice is tender.
  • Fluff with a fork.
  • Place in a bowl and pour lime juice over rice.
  • Add chopped cilantro and mix lightly.
  • Serve while still warm.

Notes

Rice can be made ahead of time and reheated.

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gSodium: 102mgPotassium: 35mgVitamin A: 55IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.3mg
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Comments

  1. Megan - The Emotional Baker says

    September 13, 2016 at 3:14 am

    We love Mexican meals, too! I've tried cilantro lime rice, but hadn't quite perfected it - can't wait to try this version 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 14, 2016 at 6:47 pm

      Be prepared to fall in love with it! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says

    September 08, 2016 at 8:18 am

    Kathy, looks lovely with the green bits and I do love the taste of cilantro and lime.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 09, 2016 at 7:27 pm

      It tastes great and looks so fresh too!

      Reply
  3. Rahul @samosastreet.com says

    September 07, 2016 at 4:15 pm

    It reminds me of one such college football game I attended..
    I love all the flavors in this rice, addition of bay leaf does add a little something earthy to the rice.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 09, 2016 at 7:26 pm

      You'd never know it was in there, but it definitely adds flavor.

      Reply
  4. Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says

    September 07, 2016 at 1:25 pm

    As a huge fan of Mexican food, I can see this lime rice becoming a staple.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 09, 2016 at 7:25 pm

      So quick, easy, and delicious!

      Reply
  5. Ashley@CookNourishBliss says

    September 07, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    Us too! We eat mexican at least once a week (and usually more). Pass me a bowl of this cilantro rice!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 09, 2016 at 7:25 pm

      A big bowl is coming your way!

      Reply
  6. annie@ciaochowbambina.com says

    September 07, 2016 at 11:21 am

    5 stars
    So, something is happening to my tastebuds...I could never (I mean ever) eat cilantro, for some reason it always tasted soapy to me, however, I am slowly but surely beginning to enjoy it. I'm going to have to try this!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 09, 2016 at 7:25 pm

      Cilantro is one of those herbs that people love or hate....glad you are coming over to the love side 🙂

      Reply
  7. Amanda says

    September 07, 2016 at 9:25 am

    Oh my goodness. I need this rice right now! These are the flavors I crave, and I love jazzing up rice!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 09, 2016 at 7:24 pm

      Lime....cilantro....and other Mexican food! Yes!!! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Balvinder says

    September 07, 2016 at 9:08 am

    This looks absolutely delicious and fresh! I often make this rice at home and also get it when ever we order Mexican.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 09, 2016 at 7:24 pm

      It is really delicious!

      Reply
  9. Kate @ Framed Cooks says

    September 06, 2016 at 10:14 am

    I wish I liked cilantro...I do like lime though! I think I will sub in parsley and give this a whirl!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 07, 2016 at 5:04 am

      Using parsley instead sounds like a good idea. Let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
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