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

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Cilantro Lime Rice

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

A perfect rice to accompany any Mexican dish.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: rice, rice dishes

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 113 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

• 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

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

Recipe Notes

Rice can be made ahead of time and reheated.

Nutrition Facts

Cilantro Lime Rice

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113

% Daily Value*

Sodium 102mg4%

Potassium 35mg1%

Carbohydrates 24g8%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 55IU1%

Vitamin C 0.2mg0%

Calcium 11mg1%

Iron 0.3mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.