4 Ingredient Cilantro Lime Rice (Rice Cooker Recipe)
Bright lime juice, fluffy rice, and fresh cilantro turn this 4 ingredient cilantro lime rice into one of the easiest side dishes I make during busy weeks. I toss everything into the rice cooker and in just 35 minutes, I end up with soft, fragrant rice that complements almost every meal.
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
- My #1 Secret Tip for this 4 ingredient cilantro lime rice recipe is to let the cooked rice rest in the rice cooker for a few minutes before fluffing it. I noticed that immediately stirring freshly cooked rice can break the grains and create a sticky texture. Letting the steam settle briefly keeps the rice lighter and fluffier.
- Use warm limes: I use my hand to roll the limes on the counter before juicing them, and the heat and movement of my hand help release juice more naturally.
- Chop cilantro small: Finely chopped cilantro spreads through the rice much better and prevents large leafy clumps, which always get stuck in your teeth.
- Taste before serving: Some limes are more tart than others, so I always taste the rice before serving and adjust with extra juice or salt if necessary.
- Use fresh rice: Freshly cooked rice absorbs the lime flavor best and stays softer than leftover refrigerated rice.
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