This Easy Cilantro Lime Rice uses minimal ingredients and comes together easily. It’s an excellent side with burritos, tacos, or even a simple baked chicken dinner. You could also add it to chili, or a salad with chicken and your favorite fresh veggies for a southwest twist. I’m not usually a big fan of fresh cilantro myself, but I love this rice!
Easily make this cilantro rice recipe allergy friendly and Top 8 Free by substituting your favorite dairy free margarine in place of the butter.
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Cilantro Lime Rice is an easy recipe to make for guests, too. Kids love it, and it’s quick to make in just a few steps:
- Cook your rice.
- Prepare your cilantro by washing and removing the bulk of the stems.
- Pulse together remaining ingredients in a food processor.
- Stir your butter and herb blend into the rice, and you’re set!
Rice is an easy side for a last minute dinner, and a few simple additions can take it to the next level. Also coming soon is my favorite garlic herb rice – a recipe even easier than this one!
This Easy Cilantro Lime Rice is:
- Egg Free
- Dairy Free (use margarine)
- Soy Free
- Wheat/Gluten Free
- Peanut Free
- Tree Nut Free
- Fish / Shellfish Free
Easy Cilantro Lime Rice (Top 8 Free)
Ingredients
- 2 cups rice, uncooked
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, loosely packed
- 1 1/2 Tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 to 1 tsp salt (I use 1 teaspoon, but this may be too salty for some)
- 1/8 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Rinse and cook rice in a rice cooker, or according to package instructions.
- Wash cilantro and remove stems (I leave some in, but remove the bulk of it).
- In a food processor (I love our Ninja), combine melted butter, cilantro, lime juice, and spices. Pulse several times until cilantro pieces are finely chopped.
- After rice is cooked, fluff with a large spoon. Stir in melted butter and herb mixture until combined. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, if desired.