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Cilantro Lime Rice

April 23, 2012 By Cooking Mamas 2 Comments

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Cilantro Lime Rice

Serve this fantastic rice with our Grilled Pork & Pineapple Kebabs or Barbacoa Beef Bowls!
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 4 c. water
  • Juice & zest of 1 lime
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 2 c. uncooked Jasmin rice (long grain white rice)
  • 3/4 c. chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Bring the water, lime zest, lime juice, and salt to a boil.
  • Add the rice and return to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 12-15 minutes, until all the water is absorbed.
  • Turn off the heat and allow the rice to steam, covered, for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in fresh chopped cilantro.

Filed Under: Cinco de Mayo, HOLIDAYS, Rice, SIDES

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  1. Chili Lime Chicken Kebabs | Cooking Mamas says:
    June 12, 2023 at 6:00 pm

    […] Recipe Link: Mexican Rice or Cilantro Lime Rice […]

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  2. Steak Fajita Bowls | Cooking Mamas says:
    August 23, 2023 at 1:00 am

    […] SERVE: Slice the steak against the grain into thin slices or chunks. To each bowl add Mexican or Cilantro Lime Rice, Black bean and Corn Salsa, steak, veggies, guacamole or avocado chunks, Cilantro Lime Crema or […]

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