Easy Cilantro Lime Rice
This super easy oven baked cilantro lime rice recipe will have you wondering why you ever made it on the stove top!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 194kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups boiling hot water (2 minutes in the microwave works)
- 1 cup white rice (any variety)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Using a microwave safe measuring cup. Heat water on high for 2 minutes in microwave. (or boil on stove top).
- Pour rice into 2 quart baking dish.
- Add boiling water, salt and butter. Cover tightly with lid or foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Add lime juice, lime zest, and fresh cilantro. Toss well to combine.
- Taste test, and add more lime or cilantro if needed.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Find recipe for oven baked Quinoa and Brown Rice here : How to Oven bake Quinoa and Brown Rice.
Double this recipe using a 9 x 13 pan.
Cooked rice will keep in the refridgerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg