Bright Cilantro Lime Rice

Name: Bright Cilantro Lime Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 cup white jasmine rice; 1 ½ cups water; 1 tsp kosher salt; 3 tbsp finely chopped cilantro; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

This cilantro lime rice is incredibly easy to make and tastes even better than the one from your favorite burrito spot.

Prep5 min
Cook15 min
Total20 min
DifficultyEasy
Servings3

Forget the takeout version—this cilantro lime rice is a game-changer. It's fluffy, buttery, and bursting with fresh citrus and herb flavors.

Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, it comes together in about 20 minutes. Perfect as a side for tacos, burrito bowls, or grilled meats, it will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.

Ingredients

Servings 3

1 cup white jasmine rice
1 ½ cups water
1 tsp kosher salt
3 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp fresh lime juice

Converted amounts are rounded.

Method

Rinse the jasmine rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water, stirring with your fingers, until the water runs clear.
In a medium saucepan, bring the water and kosher salt to a boil. Add the drained rice, stir once, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat. Add the butter, cover again, and let it rest for 5–7 minutes. Fluff the rice gently with a fork, then fold in the lime juice and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.

💡 Tips

For the fluffiest rice, avoid stirring too much after it's cooked.
Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor—bottled won't be as bright.
If you don't have jasmine rice, long-grain white rice works too; adjust cooking time as needed.

#Mexican #Gluten-free #Vegetarian #Easy #Quick (under 30 min)#Summer

Inspired by a recipe from My Kitchen Escapades