Cilantro-Lime rice is a great alternative to plain old white rice because it’s fresh and light with tons of flavor. It’s a side dish that can stand alone. 
We eat it with Mexican foods like tacos or enchiladas, but it’s also wonderful with grilled fish or chicken.
By the way, here’s a shout-out to my mom for giving me this delicious recipe. Thanks, Mom!
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- In medium sauce-pan, over medium-low heat, melt butter and sauté onion. Increase heat to medium, add rice, and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes. Add minced garlic, bouillon, salt, and pepper, and stir for 1 minute more. Add water, increase heat to high, and stirring constantly, bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat to medium or medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes. (The water should be boiled out.) Remove from heat, but DO NOT remove lid. Let stand for 5 minutes more.
- Add chopped cilantro and fresh lime juice, and stir until well mixed.
- Serve immediately.
- Yields 3 cups cooked rice, so it serves 3-6 people depending upon portion size.
In medium sauce-pan, over medium-low heat, melt
1 tablespoon butter
Add
½ cup onion, finely chopped
Sauté for 2-3 minutes, until they begin to wilt.
Increase heat to medium, and add
1 cup long grain rice
Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes.
Add
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Stir for 1 minute more.
Pour in
2 cups water
Stirring constantly, …
… bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat to medium or medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes. (The water should be boiled out.) Remove from heat, but DO NOT remove lid. Let stand for 5 minutes more.
Remove lid, stir to fluff up and be sure that all water is boiled out. If any water is remaining, return to medium heat, and stir constantly until dry.
Add
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Stir until well mixed.
Serve immediately.
Tasty!