A blow of cilantro lime rice with red pepper flake topping.

Cilantro Lime Rice (Stovetop recipe)

Cilantro lime rice is a fragrant, easy, and versatile side dish that brings a bright, zesty flavor to any meal. This recipe features fluffy jasmine rice, cooked perfectly with a touch of minced garlic.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Course Main

Cuisine Asian

Servings people

Calories 190 kcal

Equipment

1 x small saucepan with a lid

Ingredients

1 cup jasmine rice
1½ cup water
¼ teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic minced
2 teaspoons olive oil used in two parts
⅓ cup chopped cilantro
1 stalk scallion finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Optional toppings:

Cilantro leaves
Red pepper flakes

Instructions

Rinse the jasmine rice and drain well using a strainer.
Place the rice, water, minced garlic, 1 teaspoon olive oil and salt in a small saucepan.
Bring to a boil, then cover with a lid. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the water is completely absorbed. Turn the heat off and let it stand for 5 minutes.
Add the cilantro, scallion, remaining olive oil, and lime juice. Stir gently. Season with more salt if desired.
Serve with cilantro leaves and red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 153mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 122IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 0.5mg

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