This cilantro lime rice is made with onions, garlic, and rice cooked in a blend of cilantro, , broth, coconut milk, and lime juice.
Dietary Swaps:
- Vegetarian: Swap the chicken broth for vegetable broth.
- Vegan: Use plant-based butter and vegetable broth.
- Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free butter.
Recipe Variations:
- Add a little jalapeño to the green sauce for some heat.
- Stir in black beans or corn to make it more filling.
- Turn it into a rice bowl with chicken, steak, beans, avocado, and salsa.
Other Notes:
- Letting the rice sit for 5-10 minutes after cooking gives it time to finish absorbing the liquid.
- Store leftover rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Recipe
Cilantro Lime Rice
This cilantro lime rice is made with onions, garlic, and rice cooked in a blend of cilantro, , broth, coconut milk, and lime juice.
Ingredients
For Coconut Cilantro Sauce:
- 1 handful fresh spinach
- 1 handful fresh cilantro
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
For Rice:
- 2 tablespoon salted butter
- ¼ white or yellow onion diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1½ cups long grain white rice
- 3 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add spinach, cilantro, chicken broth, and coconut milk to a blender. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- In a large high-sided pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté for about 4 minutes, until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for another 1 minute.
- Add rice and stir until the rice is coated in the butter and onion mixture.
- Pour in the green sauce and bring to a boil.
- Cover the pan, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover, turn off the heat, and let the rice sit for another 5-10 minutes, or until tender.
- Fluff with a fork and serve.
Notes
- Find ingredients notes, dietary swaps, recipe variations, and more tips in the notes above.
- Nutrition information is an estimate only.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSodium: 280mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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Must Love Garlic says
A super easy, fresh, and flavorful side dish.