Description
A quick recipe for flavorful rice seasoned with fresh cilantro and lime juice, suitable for a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the cooked rice, chopped cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly until the rice is evenly coated.
- Taste the rice and adjust salt or lime juice as needed.
- Serve immediately as a side dish or base for a bowl.
Notes
- You can use brown rice instead of white rice for added fiber.
- If you prefer a stronger lime flavor, add an extra teaspoon of lime zest.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: cilantro lime rice, rice bowl, easy side dish, lime rice, quick rice recipe