Zesty Cilantro-Lime Rice Recipe

Name: Zesty Cilantro-Lime Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Divided; 1/2 cups Diced White Onion; 1/2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic; 1/8 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 1 cup White Rice (long Grained Preferred); 2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock Or Vegetable Stock; 1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1/2 cups Chopped Cilantro; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice; 1 Lime, Zested

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Divided
1/2 cups Diced White Onion
1/2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic
1/8 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1 cup White Rice (long Grained Preferred)
2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock Or Vegetable Stock
1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/2 cups Chopped Cilantro
2 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
1 Lime, Zested

1
In a small pot that has a lid, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Once melted, add white onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and pepper flakes, and cook for an additional minute. Stir in rice and cook for 1 more minute.
2
Add chicken stock and kosher salt, and bring to a boil. Cover pot and reduce heat to low. Simmer until all liquid has evaporated and rice is tender, about 18-20 minutes. Once done, remove pot from stove and let sit, covered for 5 minutes.
3
Remove lid and add remaining butter, cilantro, lime juice and zest. Use a fork to fluff the rice grains. Enjoy!

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Divided, 1/2 cups Diced White Onion, 1/2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic, and more.

Yes, Zesty 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.

Zesty Cilantro-Lime Rice

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