Name: Cilantro Lime Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 1 cup long grain white rice; 2 cups water; 0.75 tsp sea salt; 1 tbsp lime zest; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 0.25 cup cilantro

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From Patricia Bronson

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Cilantro Lime Rice

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Heat the oil in medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring often, for 2-3 minutes or until lightly golden. Add the salt and water, and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 20 minutes. When the rice is done, remove from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes.

Fluff the rice gently with a fork, then add the lime zest, lime juice and cilantro and mix in with your fork just until combined. Serve and enjoy!

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5.0

Patricia Bronson

Yes, easy recipe and tastes great. I served it with the baked zucchini & baked halibut

Jan 11, 2026

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Rice First 🍚
Toast the dry rice in oil for 2-3 minutes before adding water to enhance its nutty flavor and prevent mushiness, creating a fluffier final texture.
Add Cilantro at Two Stages 🌿
Mix half the cilantro into the rice while cooking for integrated flavor, then fold in the remaining fresh cilantro after cooking to preserve its bright, aromatic qualities.
Use Fresh Lime Juice, Not Bottled 🍋
Always squeeze fresh lime juice just before using—bottled loses its vibrant flavor quickly; add it after cooking rather than before to prevent the acid from affecting rice texture during cooking.
Perfect Water-to-Rice Ratio 💧
Use a 1.5:1 water-to-rice ratio and reduce water slightly by 2 tablespoons since lime juice adds liquid; this prevents soggy rice and ensures optimal absorption of all flavors.
Infuse Your Cooking Oil 🫒
Bloom the lime zest in the warm oil for 30 seconds before adding rice to extract its essential oils and distribute citrus flavor evenly throughout every grain.