4 Ingredient Cilantro Lime Rice (Rice Cooker Recipe)
With 4 simple ingredients, my rice cooker cilantro lime rice is an easy recipe to whip up any day of the week. Ideal for anyone looking for a quick, flavorful side dish, it's a perfect match for so many foods – great as a base for taco bowls, a filling for burritos, or a side for fajitas! Vegan, gluten-free, and ready in about 20 minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 112kcal
Equipment
- Rice Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice brown, basmati, or white rice, use frozen rice for fast and easy option
- 4 cups water
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 3 - 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- ¼ - ¾ teaspoon sea salt see note
Instructions
- Combine rice, water, and lime juice in your rice cooker, and cook following your rice cooker's instructions.
- Once cooked, remove lid and mix in sea salt and chopped cilantro.
- Serve alone or as part of a meal!
Notes
- Save Time: Whenever I have some plain cooked rice on hand I will just use that and mix in the other ingredients. I have also used frozen rice to get a head start!
- Adjust As You’d Like: I recommend adding the cilantro, lime, and salt to taste, starting out with less. You can always add more, but you can't take away.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: For the best flavor I prefer to use fresh cilantro vs. dried, and freshly squeezed lime juice vs. bottled.
- Enhance The Flavor: If you need a little extra boost of flavor, I suggest adding in a bay leaf while the rice cooks or some lime zest.
- Stovetop Method: Yes, you can also make this cilantro lime rice on the stove if you do not have a rice cooker! Simply cook the rice following the package instructions. Then, mix in lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g