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Cilantro Lime Rice

April 2, 20188 Comments

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Cilantro Lime Rice - Simple and subtle... this easy rice side dish offers the perfect complement to bigger, bolder flavors such as those found in hearty and spicy Mexican and Indian dishes.

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Cilantro Lime Rice

Simple and subtle… this easy rice side dish offers the perfect complement to bigger, bolder flavors such as those found in hearty and spicy Mexican and Indian dishes.

Cilantro Lime Rice | thiswifecooks.com

Most  recently, I served this rice alongside tacos dressed with a robust sauce of chipotle chiles and adobo seasoning and the light cilantro and lime flavors struck just the right balance.

Another dish that pairs well with the rice is this Spicy Grilled Cauliflower with Adobo Dipping Sauce.

We actually have a little bit leftover from the other night so as part of my attempt to waste less food (what a concept, right?), I’m planning to repurpose this rice for dinner tonight by adding jerk seasoning and black beans for some Caribbean-inspired wraps. Maybe even add some grilled pineapple…

P.S. For times when you want a little more kick, check out this salsa-based 5-Ingredient Spanish Rice recipe.

Cilantro Lime Rice - Simple and subtle, this easy rice is the perfect complement to bigger, bolder flavors found in hearty and spicy enchiladas or fajitas.

Ingredients for Cilantro Lime Rice:

  • olive oil
  • Basmati rice
  • garlic
  • vegan chicken-style broth – I use Better Than Bouillon’s No-Chicken Base
  • lime juice & zest
  • sea salt
  • cilantro

How to make Cilantro Lime Rice:

To a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add olive oil.
 
When the oil is hot, add rice and garlic.
 
Cook 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until garlic is softened and fragrant.
 
Add vegan chicken broth, lime juice, and sea salt.
 
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
 
Stir in cilantro leaves and lime zest.
 
Adjust seasoning to taste and serve warm.
 
 
Cheers!

Cilantro Lime Rice - Simple and subtle, this easy rice is the perfect complement to bigger, bolder flavors found in hearty and spicy enchiladas or fajitas.

Cilantro Lime Rice - Simple and subtle, this easy rice is the perfect complement to bigger, bolder flavors found in hearty and spicy enchiladas or fajitas.

Cilantro Lime Rice

Simple and subtle... this easy rice offers the perfect complement to bigger, bolder flavors such as those found in spicy enchiladas or fajitas.
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup Basmati rice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cups vegan chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves chopped
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest

Instructions

  • To a medium saucepan over medium high heat, add olive oil. When oil is hot, add rice and garlic. Cook 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until garlic is softened and fragrant.
  • Add vegan chicken broth, lime juice, and sea salt. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir in cilantro leaves and lime zest. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve warm.
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  1. Wanderlust Vegans

    April 2, 2018 at 9:58 pm

    I am not a huge cilantro fan, but mixing it with lime zest sounds like it may taste good. I do love rice, so I will give this a try!

    Reply
    • thiswifecooks

      April 3, 2018 at 1:37 pm

      The cilantro flavor is not overpowering at all! You could absolutely leave it out and just have a lime rice. 🙂

  2. Uma Srinivas

    April 2, 2018 at 11:34 pm

    Looks so good with lime and cilantro. I always make some kind of simple and delicious rice for kids lunch boxes. They like it, next time I will try this rice 🙂

    Reply
    • thiswifecooks

      April 3, 2018 at 1:39 pm

      I do like this for a kids’ lunch because it’s just as tasty at room temperature.

  3. Linda and Alex @ Veganosity

    April 3, 2018 at 4:02 pm

    This sounds wonderful. I love anything that has cilantro and lime in it.

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  4. Marly

    April 3, 2018 at 11:32 pm

    This is such an interesting recipe. I’ve never seen vegan chicken broth anywhere, but I imagine I could use vegetable broth. We love cilantro rice in our burritos so looking forward to trying your version of this recipe!

    Reply
    • thiswifecooks

      April 3, 2018 at 11:52 pm

      Thank you! I like Better Than Bouillon’s No Chicken base for the vegan chicken broth.

  5. anna

    April 4, 2018 at 10:27 am

    One of the best combos, cilantro and lime! Love how easy and straight forward this recipe is, only few ingredients. Great work, thanks for sharing!

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