Description
Cilantro Lime Rice Bowl is a vibrant and zesty dish that bursts with flavor, perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner. This recipe combines fluffy long-grain rice with fresh cilantro, lime, and your choice of protein, creating a delightful harmony of tastes. Whether enjoyed solo or as a side, this bowl is sure to brighten any meal and impress your family or guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes (about 4 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Your favorite protein (chicken, shrimp, or tofu) – optional
Instructions
- In a medium pot, combine the long-grain rice and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- After cooking, let the rice sit covered for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine fluffed rice with olive oil, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Mix gently until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving. Enjoy warm or store in meal prep containers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg