CILANTRO-LIME RICE

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A stir-in of cilantro and lime juice transforms plain cooked rice into a lively side that's an ideal accompaniment for Mexican main dishes, such as Chicken Fajita Tostadas.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     Mexican-Inspired Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup long-grain white rice
Coarse salt
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cover, and reduce to a simmer. Cook until water is absorbed and rice is just tender, 16 to 18 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a blender, combine cilantro, lime juice, oil, garlic, and 2 tablespoons water; blend until smooth. Stir into cooked rice, and fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 4 g

Sajid Yaqoob
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the rice is always perfect.


Isongo Ngombane
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The cilantro and lime give it a nice flavor.


Mutesi Lydia
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's a great side dish for any meal.


Munni Gupta
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This was a great recipe! I used it to make a burrito bowl and it was delicious.


Louis Collette
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the rice is always fluffy and flavorful.


Bilal ur rehman
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Zac Brink
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I've tried several recipes for cilantro lime rice and this one is by far the best! The flavors are perfect.


Akeem Olayinka
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This is my go-to recipe for cilantro lime rice. It's so easy to make and always turns out great.


Shamroz ghouri
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Nangobi Shamie
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This recipe is a great way to add some flavor to plain rice. I love the combination of cilantro and lime.


Stevie Apiata
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I added some black beans and corn to this recipe and it was amazing! It's a great way to use up leftover rice.


Rahmat Ulla
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This was my first time making cilantro lime rice and it was delicious! I used brown rice and it turned out great.


Gbemisola Oshipitan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The cilantro and lime give it such a fresh and flavorful taste.


Marjorie Hernandez
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the rice turned out perfectly! I will definitely be making this again.