Easy Cilantro Lime Rice (Top 8 Free)
This cilantro lime rice is the perfect combination of lime, fresh cilantro and buttery rice, and makes an excellent side dish for a variety of meals!
Servings: 6 people
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.