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Cilantro rice is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or as a main course. It is a popular choice for Mexican and Latin American cuisine, but it can also be used in many other types of dishes. The combination of cilantro, rice, and other ingredients creates a unique and delicious flavor profile that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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ONE-POT CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN & RICE RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken & Rice Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breast, olive oil, yellow onion, poblano peppers, garlic cloves, low-sodium chicken broth, lime, canned cooked black beans, diced tomatoes, jasmine rice, salt, pepper, cilantro

Provided by Melissa Boyajian

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 poblano peppers, chopped
2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 lime, juiced
14 ½ oz canned cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
2 diced tomatoes
1 ½ cups jasmine rice, uncooked, rinsed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • In a skillet, heat a small amount of oil on medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the chicken thoroughly, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Add onion and peppers and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Add the chicken broth, lime juice, black beans, tomatoes, rice, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked through.
  • Add chicken back to the pot. Add cilantro and combine.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 11 grams

PERFECT CILANTRO LIME RICE



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How to make delicious and flavorful cilantro lime rice that tastes even better than your favorite restaurants! Stock or broth substituted for the water adds additional flavor. We love using chicken or vegetable stock. If you do use stock, take care to add salt to taste since the stock may already have some salt added.

Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield Makes about 5 1/4 cups rice

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups (280 grams) long grain white rice
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter, plus more for serving
1/2 cup (70 grams) finely minced onion (1 small)
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 medium cloves)
2 1/4 cups (530 ml) water, vegetable stock or chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt or to taste, see notes
3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
1 cup (30 grams) roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice with cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well in a fine-mesh sieve and set aside. This removes excess starch and helps the rice cook up fluffy and light.
  • Heat a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, over medium heat. Add the oil or butter. When hot, add the rinsed rice and onion. Cook, stirring often, until the rice turns from translucent to a brighter white and the onion is soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring it around the pan until fragrant, but not browned, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the warm water or stock and stir, knocking any grains of rice that are stuck to the sides of the pan. Season with salt, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cover with a lid. Cook, covered for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and leave alone (still covered) for 10 minutes. Uncover and test a grain of rice. If the rice is still a little hard, place the lid back onto the rice and place over low heat for another 5 minutes. If the rice looks too dry, scatter a tablespoon or two of extra water over the rice before placing back onto the heat.
  • When the rice is done, scatter the lime juice and cilantro on top. Use a fork to gently fluff the rice and incorporate the lime juice and cilantro into the rice. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize About 1/2 cup, Calories 119, Fat 1.6g, SaturatedFat 0.3g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 60.8mg, Carbohydrate 23.6mg, Fiber 0.6g, Sugar 0.5g, Protein 2.2g

LIME CILANTRO RICE



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Easy and delicious! Great with salmon, chicken, or turkey tacos.

Provided by Chris Beth S

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
½ cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil; stir the butter and rice into the water. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir the lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro into the cooked rice just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 28.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CILANTRO RICE



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I found this recipe on smartsource.dom and revised it. It is unbelievably good; it's packed with flavour. If you are a cilantro lover, this is something you can't miss.

Provided by Izzy Knight

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 large jalapeno, seeded and minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups white rice (Japanese best)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies (mild)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup lightly packed chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat.
  • Add onion and cook 2 minutes.
  • Add jalapeno and garlic, cook 2 to 3 minutes, until onion is soft and beginning to color.
  • Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until grains turn translucent, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Pour in broth and 1 can water and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in chiles and salt.
  • Cover, reduce heat to low and cook 15 to 17 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  • Stir in cilantro just before serving.

EASY CILANTRO-LIME RICE



Easy Cilantro-Lime Rice image

Serve this cilantro-lime rice with tequila-lime chicken!

Provided by Leanne Kramer Chesshir

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup basmati rice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped cilantro
¼ cup whole-kernel corn
2 teaspoons green onions, chopped
1 lime, zested

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir rice and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir chicken broth, lime juice, and salt into rice; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir cilantro, corn, green onions, and lime zest into rice until well-mixed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 1.3 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 650.2 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

CILANTRO RICE RECIPE BY TASTY



Cilantro Rice Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: white long grain rice, dried bay leaves, water, lime juice, lemon juice, kosher salt, fresh cilantro

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Sides

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup white long grain rice
2 dried bay leaves, or fresh bay leaves
1 ½ cups water
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
kosher salt, to taste
½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, add the rice, bay leaves, and water and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes.
  • Remove the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, and cover. Let rest and absorb any steam for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaves, then add the lime juice, lemon juice, salt, and cilantro. Stir to combine.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 0 grams

CILANTRO RICE



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Borrowing from the fresh flavors of arroz verde and reminiscent of Chipotle's cilantro-lime rice, this simple dish is a low-effort, high-reward accompaniment to all good things, such as pork chops and crispy tofu. Though diced fresh onion could season the rice, onion powder is a savory bedrock with its concentration of umami, especially once bloomed in oil. This aromatic dish plays to the strengths of the cilantro plant: The stems cook with the rice, lending their peppery brightness, and the tender leaves confetti the dish for a final viridescent flourish.

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories     grains and rice, side dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 bunch cilantro, stems and leaves separated, both finely chopped
1 cup long-grain white rice, such as jasmine or basmati
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal), plus more to taste
1 large jalapeño, thinly sliced
Juice of 1/2 lime, plus more to taste

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the oil, then stir in the onion powder and cilantro stems until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the rice and stir until oil-slicked, just a few seconds.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups water, raise the heat to high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan and cook until all of the water is absorbed, 17 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the rice sit, covered, to steam for 10 more minutes.
  • Fold in the salt, cilantro leaves, jalapeño and lime juice. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt and lime juice as desired.

CILANTRO CHICKEN WITH RICE



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Make and share this Cilantro Chicken With Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Dine

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 lime
1/2 bunch cilantro, finely chopped (approx 1/3 cup)
1 cup light sour cream
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese

Steps:

  • Place chicken breast halves in the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan. Squeeze lime juice over chicken and sit 5-10 minute Stir together all ingredients except the cheese.
  • Pour over chicken. Sprinkle cheese over chicken and sauce. Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile: Prepare rice for 4 servings.
  • Dish up chicken on plate, pour a little sauce over chicken. Dish up rice, and pour a little sauce over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.7, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 113.7, Sodium 659.5, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.6, Protein 37.4

SPANISH RICE WITH CILANTRO



Spanish Rice with Cilantro image

Our Test Kitchen's special Spanish Rice and tomatoes seasoned with green chilies and fresh cilantro make a colorful side dish to serve with tacos for an easy, streamlined supper your family is likely to request often.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1 cup water
3/4 cup beef broth
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. , Stir in the tomatoes, water, broth, chili powder, salt, sugar and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 658mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN & VEGGIE RICE MEAL PREP RECIPE BY TASTY



Cilantro Lime Chicken & Veggie Rice Meal Prep Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: oil, boneless, skinless chicken breast, salt, pepper, lime, fresh cilantro, red bell pepper, red onion, garlic, riced cauliflower, corn, chili powder, black beans, lime

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

oil, of your preference, to taste
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 lime, juiced
⅓ cup fresh cilantro, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
½ red onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bag riced cauliflower
1 cup corn, steamed
½ teaspoon chili powder, optional
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained, optional
lime, cut into wedges, optional

Steps:

  • Heat preferred cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until cooked through and no longer pink.
  • Add lime juice and cilantro. Stir to combine. Remove chicken from pan, place on a plate, and set aside.
  • Add a little more oil to pan if needed, then add red onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Stir to combine. Allow to cook until onion begins to turn transparent, stirring occasionally.
  • Add riced cauliflower, corn, and chili powder. Cook until cauliflower is soft and remove from heat.
  • Distribute black beans, chicken, and cauliflower mixture evenly between 4 containers. Top with a wedge of lime.
  • This meal prep can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 6 grams

CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN AND RICE BOWL RECIPE BY TASTY



Cilantro-Lime Chicken And Rice Bowl Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: brown rice, rotisserie chicken, vegetable, pico de gallo, plain yogurt, fresh cilantro, lime

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup brown rice, cooked
½ cup rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 cup vegetable, roasted
¼ cup pico de gallo
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 wedge lime

Steps:

  • Place the brown rice, shredded chicken, roasted vegetables, pico de gallo, and yogurt in a bowl or resealable container. Garnish with chopped cilantro and the lime wedge.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 838 calories, Carbohydrate 143 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 5 grams

PEPPERED CILANTRO RICE



Peppered Cilantro Rice image

This colorful confetti rice is a traditional dish in Puerto Rico. We enjoy it in the summer alongside grilled shrimp kabobs, but it is good with most any entree. -Laura Lunardi of West Chester, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small sweet yellow pepper, finely chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the onion, peppers and garlic in oil until crisp-tender. Add the water, rice, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until rice is tender, 18-22 minutes. , Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork. Stir in cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CILANTRO SHRIMP & RICE



Cilantro Shrimp & Rice image

I created this dish especially for my son, who has the pickiest palate. The aroma of fresh herbs is so appetizing--even he can't resist! -Nibedita Das, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) ready-to-serve basmati rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 medium zucchini, quartered and sliced
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked large shrimp, tails removed
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
Lime wedges, optional

Steps:

  • Prepare rice according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add corn, zucchini, red pepper and pepper flakes; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add shrimp; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until heated through., Stir in rice, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice and salt. If desired, serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRIED RICE WITH CILANTRO



Fried Rice with Cilantro image

A delicious fried rice. You can use either chicken, pork, bacon or seafood - great with calamari and prawns.

Provided by MITCHNSTEVE

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Fried Rice Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 green chilies, diced
2 cups cubed skinless, boneless chicken breast meat
2 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons chopped green onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet, over medium-high heat. Fry the garlic until golden, then add the chili pepper and chicken meat, and stir-fry until cooked through.
  • When the chicken is cooked, add the rice, sugar, fish sauce, and soy sauce. Cook over medium heat, stirring gently. When the mixture is well blended, stir in the green onions, basil, and cilantro. Cook for 1 more minute, then serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.6 calories, Carbohydrate 84.4 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 562.4 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

CILANTRO-LIME RICE



Cilantro-Lime Rice image

My family's favorite Mexican restaurant serves a similar rice as a side dish. I threw this together one night when I was making fajitas, and everyone loved it! It's such an easy side dish and pairs well with kabobs on the grill, too. -Robin Baskette, Lexington, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine rice and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 12-15 minutes. Add lime juice, cilantro and nutmeg; fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right rice: Long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine, is best for this recipe. These types of rice cook up light and fluffy, and they hold their shape well.
  • Rinse the rice: Rinsing the rice before cooking helps to remove the starch, which can make the rice gummy. Be sure to rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
  • Use a good quality broth: The broth you use will have a big impact on the flavor of the rice. Use a broth that you like the taste of, and make sure it's well-seasoned.
  • Don't overcook the rice: Cilantro rice is best when it's slightly al dente. Overcooked rice will be mushy and bland.
  • Add the cilantro at the end: Cilantro is a delicate herb that can easily be overpowered by other flavors. Add it to the rice just before serving, so that it retains its fresh, bright flavor.

Conclusion:

Cilantro rice is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of dishes. It's easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover rice. Whether you're serving it with grilled chicken, fish, or vegetables, cilantro rice is sure to be a hit.

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