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Lively Lime & Cilantro Rice

Discover the vibrant freshness of this lively lime and cilantro rice, reminiscent of your favorite restaurant's version. Oozing with zesty flavors and a kiss of spiciness from fresh green chilies, it's the perfect side dish for any meal.
4
12 min
TOTAL TIME
283
CALORIES
$0.49
PER SERVING
Lively Lime & Cilantro Rice
Ingredients
8 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
Fresh Green Chili
1 whole fresh green chili
finely chopped
Olive Oil
2 tbsp olive oil
Yellow Onion
1/4 cup yellow onion
finely chopped
Sea Salt
1 tsp sea salt
Pre Cooked White Rice
2 cups pre cooked white rice
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Limes
2 whole limes
zested and juiced
Fresh Cilantro
1/3 cup fresh cilantro
finely chopped
Directions
7 STEPS
5 min
PREP TIME
7 min
COOK TIME
12 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a heavy-based pan or skillet.
2
Add the finely chopped onions and minced garlic to the pan, cook for about 2 minutes until the onions are translucent.
3
Add the chopped fresh green chili to the pan, and stir until it releases its aroma, about 1 minute.
4
Stir in the pre-cooked white rice, making sure it's evenly coated in the flavored oil.
5
Sprinkle in the sea salt and stir well to ensure the rice is well seasoned.
6
Add the finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves, lime zest, and lime juice to the pan. Stir until the ingredients are well mixed.
7
Let the rice cook for another couple of minutes so the flavors can meld together. Serve immediately.
Health Info
Macros
53g
CARBS
5g
FAT
4g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
VEGAN
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE