Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

Name: Cilantro Lime Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Mazola(R) SobrecitosTM Chicken Flavor Bouillon Packets; 4 teaspoons Mazola(R) Chicken Flavor Bouillon Powder; 1/2 teaspoon sazon seasoning with annato sazon con achiote, optional; 2 cups hot water; 1 tablespoon Mazola Corn Oil; 1 cup long-grain rice rinsed and drained*; 1/4 cup diced onion; 3/4 cup red bell pepper diced; 1 1/4 cups frozen corn fresh OR; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro minced

Servings: persons

2 Mazola(R) SobrecitosTM Chicken Flavor Bouillon Packets
4 teaspoons Mazola(R) Chicken Flavor Bouillon Powder
1/2 teaspoon sazon seasoning with annato sazon con achiote, optional
2 cups hot water
1 tablespoon Mazola Corn Oil
1 cup long-grain rice rinsed and drained*
1/4 cup diced onion
3/4 cup red bell pepper diced
1 1/4 cups frozen corn fresh OR
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro minced

1
Combine bouillon, sazon (if desired) and hot water; stir to dissolve and set aside.
2
Heat oil in a large deep sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add rice and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the rice begins to turn slightly golden in color. Add onion, peppers, corn and garlic; stir to combine and cook for 2 minutes.
3
Add prepared broth and lime juice to rice and bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat to low and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed. Cover and remove from heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and stir in cilantro. Garnish with fresh lime peel or lime slices, if desired. (Rice may also be cooked in a rice cooker.)
4
If using enriched rice, do not rinse.

353

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Mazola(R) SobrecitosTM Chicken Flavor Bouillon Packets, 4 teaspoons Mazola(R) Chicken Flavor Bouillon Powder, 1/2 teaspoon sazon seasoning with annato sazon con achiote, optional, 2 cups hot water, and more.

Yes, Cilantro Lime Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cilantro Lime Rice

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