This is my version of Chipotle’s Cilantro Lime Rice; fresh lime juice and cilantro are key. I could make this every night and my boys would sign me up for mother of the year. A great use for leftover rice, light, citrusy, with a hint of cilantro.
Give it a try, delicious with Lime Coconut Grilled Chicken or your town Taco Tuesday.
This works especially well with leftover rice, in fact many times when I’m making rice, I will make double the batch and keep some frozen for use in dishes like this or fried rice.
Perfectly paired with these luscious recipes:
Coconut Lime Chicken
Thai Coconut Chicken
Cilantro Lime Rice
Sassy, citrus-y with a wonderful hint of cilantro, perfect to add to your taco Tuesday or any other meal!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 2 cups
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American, Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white rice, I like Jasmine
- 1 Tablespoon oil (I like grapeseed or avocado oil)
- 2-3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2-3 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat a saute pan to medium high heat, pour in oil, saute the rice until hot.
- Stir in sugar and salt until heated through.
- Remove from heat, pour in lime juice and toss in cilantro.
- Serve immediately.
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Hello,
Excellent recipe and next time I will add a bit more cilantro, as Dan and I enjoy the flavor of it. The flavor of the rice went great with green chili chicken enchiladas. Thanks for sharing!
Lovely Marissa, yes, cilantro is definitely by taste!! So glad you liked it!