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Cilantro Lime Rice served on a blue platter with lime wedges.
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5 from 2 votes

Cilantro Lime Rice

Pair up this delicious rice, Cilantro Lime Rice with anything.  Your options are limitless.  Excellent with grilled chicken, fajitas, smothered pork chops, stuffed in tacos, burritos and even on top of nachos.
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Mexican Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6
Calories: 111kcal
Author: Catherine Arena

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro or more
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 3 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • Cook white rice to your liking.
  • Add cilantro, garlic, lime juice, garlic, salt, oil and splash of water to a blender.  Blend until smooth.
  • Stir cilantro blend into warm rice.   
  • Serve immediately and top with fresh chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 25mg | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg