Cilantro Lime Rice
If you're a Cilantro Lover like me, you'll love this rice. It super easy and naturally gluten free.
GLUTEN FREE SAUCE
6/17/20261 min read
Cilantro Lime Rice
Light, fluffy, and bursting with fresh flavor, this Gluten-Free Cilantro Lime Rice is the perfect side dish for tacos, burrito bowls, grilled vegetables, and your favorite Mexican-inspired meals. Fresh cilantro, zesty lime juice, and fragrant jasmine rice come together in a simple recipe that tastes bright, fresh, and restaurant-worthy.
Ingredients
2 cups white jasmine rice
3 tablespoons garlic, minced
4 cups water or vegetable broth
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons lime juice
Optional: Add Lime Zest for additional flavor
Instructions
In a large saucepan, sauté the garlic in a small amount of vegetable broth or oil for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the jasmine rice and toast briefly, stirring frequently.
Pour in the water or vegetable broth and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove from the heat and let the rice stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in 4 tablespoons of lime juice and 1 cup of chopped cilantro.
Garnish with additional cilantro, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Vegetable broth adds extra flavor, but water works perfectly well.
For a stronger lime flavor, add a little extra lime juice just before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
For even more citrus flavor, stir in the zest of 1 to 2 limes along with the lime juice and cilantro.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.