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Home » recipes » Cilantro Lime Basmati Rice

Cilantro Lime Basmati Rice

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Posted:4/29/13
Updated:10/14/19
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I could eat cilantro and lime rice by itself for dinner, and I have.  You can also have it as a side dish, especially with tacos.  Or you could make some chicken to put on a flour tortilla and add this rice.  Oh wow, the 3rd idea is really a favorite.  Later this week I will be sharing a marinated chipotle chicken recipe to make in the crockpot, which this rice will go perfect with.  I  love the taste of the sour lime and the kick of cilantro – this is a favorite.  

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Cilantro + Lime Basmati Rice

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup white basmati rice
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  • Saute rice in vegetable oil for 2 minutes. Add water, bring to a boil.
  • When water begins to boil, turn the heat to simmer and cover for 15 minutes.
  • Turn heat off completely, leave lid on, and remove from burner. Let sit for 30 minutes.
  • Mix together salt and lime juice, you want the salt to dissolve.
  • Pour salt/lime over rice, mix around. Add cilantro and toss.
  • Enjoy!
Did you make this?I love seeing what you’ve made! Tag me on Instagram at @BrooklynFarmGirl and don’t forget to leave a comment & rating below.

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Here’s your ingredients.  When you buy cilantro in the grocery do you immediately smell it in the produce aisle while people stare? I do.

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Basmati rice is the best to use in this recipe in my opinion as the rice does not stick together like regular white rice does. Also, basmati has such a special aroma.

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Cook in some oil, stir, then add water.

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Once done, take off the stove and let sit for 30 minutes covered.   NOTE: Do not peek!  I know it’s tempting.

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Cut up your cilantro. I use scissors as I find it easiest.

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After the rice is done sitting, take the lid off.  We’re almost done here…

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Mix your salt into your lime juice.  Make sure all the salt is dissolved, so keep stirring it until it is.

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Then add your lime juice/salt and cilantro to the rice.  Use a fork to mix it all up.

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The smell of the lime makes me so happy.   Don’t you love it?  You can have it just like this, a big ol spoonful for a Mexican dinner side dish would be great.

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Or put on a burrito with some chicken and pinto beans.  This is magical, it’s a favorite meal of mine. 

Try some cilantro + lime rice soon, I hope you like it.

Looking for more tips? Learn how to store cilantro to make it last for weeks!

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  1. gotasté says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:53 am

    This is a beautiful recipe Pamela and your photos are gorgeous. I will make this! Thank you for sharing…..danny

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    • Pamela says

      May 29, 2013 at 12:14 pm

      Thanks! It’s a favorite, hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Kelly @ Life made Sweeter says

    May 10, 2013 at 10:37 pm

    Mmm, love the flavors in this rice dish! Cilantro is one of my favorite herbs and it goes perfectly with lime. Hehe and I totally smell the cilantro when I’m buying some too:) Thanks for sharing this happy dish!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      May 10, 2013 at 11:41 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Kelly, I hope you try it. The cilantro and lime is a major happy kick in this dish!

      Reply
  3. Anne ~ Uni Homemaker says

    May 2, 2013 at 12:27 am

    I love the flavor combination of this rice Pamela. Looks delicious! 🙂

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      May 2, 2013 at 10:20 am

      I know, I’m a huge lime + cilantro fan – those 2 together = *swoon*.

      Reply
  4. ashley - baker by nature says

    April 30, 2013 at 9:06 pm

    Cilantro and lime are my go-to flavors when rice is involved! I could totally go for a big bowl of this right now!!!!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      April 30, 2013 at 10:09 pm

      I know, I love it so much. Give me a bowl for dinner and I’m a happy girl!

      Reply
  5. Kristi @ lifesprinkles says

    April 30, 2013 at 2:29 pm

    I LOVE cilantro! This will be perfect for those homemade chipotle burrito bowls 🙂 Pinning it onto my recipe to-do board!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      April 30, 2013 at 2:54 pm

      MMMM, that sounds delicious! Let me know how it turns out!

      Reply

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