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 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.
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.
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
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.
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Megan - The Emotional Baker says
We love Mexican meals, too! I've tried cilantro lime rice, but hadn't quite perfected it - can't wait to try this version 🙂
Kathy says
Be prepared to fall in love with it! 🙂
Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says
Kathy, looks lovely with the green bits and I do love the taste of cilantro and lime.
Kathy says
It tastes great and looks so fresh too!
Rahul @samosastreet.com says
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.
Kathy says
You'd never know it was in there, but it definitely adds flavor.
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
As a huge fan of Mexican food, I can see this lime rice becoming a staple.
Kathy says
So quick, easy, and delicious!
Ashley@CookNourishBliss says
Us too! We eat mexican at least once a week (and usually more). Pass me a bowl of this cilantro rice!
Kathy says
A big bowl is coming your way!
annie@ciaochowbambina.com says
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!
Kathy says
Cilantro is one of those herbs that people love or hate....glad you are coming over to the love side 🙂
Amanda says
Oh my goodness. I need this rice right now! These are the flavors I crave, and I love jazzing up rice!
Kathy says
Lime....cilantro....and other Mexican food! Yes!!! 🙂
Balvinder says
This looks absolutely delicious and fresh! I often make this rice at home and also get it when ever we order Mexican.
Kathy says
It is really delicious!
Kate @ Framed Cooks says
I wish I liked cilantro...I do like lime though! I think I will sub in parsley and give this a whirl!
Kathy says
Using parsley instead sounds like a good idea. Let me know how it turns out!