Cilantro Lime Rice

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

We eat Mexican food in our family at least once a week….sometimes twice! No matter the entree, 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.

Sometimes I also make some baked corn chips to serve with our meals. 

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 lightening. Apparently once a lightening delay is called, you have to wait 30 minutes before play can resume….that’s 30 minutes after the last lightening strike.  And wouldn’t you know it….we had a doozy of a storm. We ended up with a 1 1/2 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 1/2 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.

Let me know if you’ve made this delicious rice. You can comment below or take a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

Cilantro Lime Rice

Kathy

A perfect rice to accompany any Mexican dish.

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 6 people

Calories 113 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup long grain rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 whole juice from 1 lime
• 1/4 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.

Nutrition

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

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