Cilantro Lime Rice (Rice Cooker)

Name: Cilantro Lime Rice (Rice Cooker)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Latin American, American
Ingredients: 2 cups long grain white rice (uncooked); 2 cups water; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; ½ cup cilantro (finely chopped); Zest and juice of 1 lime; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

4 steps

Prep:5minCook:25min

This Rice Cooker Cilantro Lime Rice elevates plain white rice into a flavorful side dish you'll want to serve with all of your summer meals. The combination of zesty lime and fresh cilantro adds a burst of flavor to every bite. Pair this easy rice side dish with Mexican-inspired dishes, grilled meats, seafood, and more.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:04:22 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories220.7 kcal (11%)

Total Fat5.9 g (8%)

Carbs37.9 g (15%)

Sugars0.2 g (0%)

Protein3.5 g (7%)

Sodium120 mg (6%)

Fiber0.9 g (3%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

2 cupslong grain white rice

uncooked

2 cupswater

4 tablespoonsunsalted butter

½ cupcilantro

finely chopped

1lime

zest and juice of

½ teaspoonkosher salt

¼ teaspoonblack pepper

¼ teaspoongarlic powder

Instructions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold, running water in a fine mesh sieve to remove excess starch.

Step 2

In the bowl of the rice cooker, combine the rinsed rice and water. Set the rice cooker to the "plain" setting or follow the instructions provided with your rice cooker.

Step 3

Once the rice is cooked, carefully open the rice cooker to release the steam. Fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains.

Step 4

Add the butter, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the cooked rice in the rice cooker. Mix the rice gently with the butter and seasonings until well combined, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly distributed. Serve and enjoy!

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