Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

My cilantro lime rice recipe makes a delicious and zesty side dish for so many tasty meals. It takes only a few minutes to prep, and within 20 minutes you’ll have a steaming hot bowl of comforting, flavorsome rice. Eat it alone, or enjoy it with your favorite Mexican food - it’s an affordable, versatile, wonder-dish!

Introduction

You might have enjoyed cilantro lime rice at a Tex-Mex or Mexican restaurant but have you tried making it at home? To be honest (and not remotely humble!), my vegan cilantro lime rice recipe is better than any I’ve had in a restaurant. You can enjoy it as a side to loads of awesome dishes, they don’t even have to be Mexican.

How to make cilantro lime rice? Well, you’re in luck as it’s incredibly easy to make. I confess I used to be terrible at making rice. It would end up burnt or mushy. But with a bit of persistence, I learned the formula for getting it right every time. So now I’m pleased to pass on my wisdom to you!

This vegan cilantro lime recipe is super easy to scale up, so I often cook it when friends come around. Serve cilantro lime rice with some vegan chili, guacamole, salsa, and tortilla chips, and you’ve got yourself a feast. You can adjust quantities to get the flavor to your liking - let your tastebuds guide you!

Read on to discover how to make cilantro lime rice.

Variations

My cilantro lime rice is super versatile and makes a great side dish for many delicious meals. Here are a few ideas:

• Use lemon instead of lime, and enjoy it with a vegan Moroccan tagine.
• Swap cilantro for parsley, and pair with Mediterranean or Middle Eastern dishes.
• Adjust the quantities if you want to make a bigger batch. Just make sure the water to rice ratio stays the same.
• Top your cilantro lime rice with slices of fresh chili, or pickled jalapenos. Turn the heat up as high or low as you like!
• Instead of water, use some vegan broth for extra flavor.