Cafe Rio Cilantro Lime Rice
This Cafe Rio cilantro lime rice packs a ton of bright, hearty flavors into a simple-to-make dish. Whether you use this rice with tacos, burritos, bowls, or nachos, it is sure to be a big hit!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 to 2 teaspoons lime zest I do at least 2 and sometimes a little more... I love zest
- 1 cube chicken bouillon or Better than Bouillon
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Add the rice, water, garlic, lime zest, and bullion to a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat.
- When the water starts to boil, reduce the heat to low, and cover the pan with a lid.
- Cook until the rice is cooked through and all the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- In a small bowl combine the lime juice, sugar, and cilantro.
- When the rice is done, fluff it with a fork, and then pour the lime juice mixture over hot cooked rice.
- Stir to combine and serve hot.
Notes
- This is a great recipe to double or simply scale up as needed to feed a crowd.
- You can use brown rice in this recipe if you prefer. Just adjust the water/bullion as needed.
- You can use fresh or bottled lime juice in this recipe, but fresh limes will give you the most flavor.
- Feel free to use any kind of rice in this recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 of 6 servings | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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