Go Back
+ servings
bowl of cilantro lime brown rice in a white bowl with lime slice to side

Cilantro Lime Brown Rice

Author: Hoorah to Health
Fragrant and flavorful, Cilantro Lime Brown Rice is perfect to serve alongside your favorite Mexican meal. It is super simple to make and requires just a few ingredients!
5 from 1 vote
Cook Time 45 minutes
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Brown Rice
  • 1 ¾ cups Water
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 Lime zested and juiced
  • Black Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add water to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Add the rice and olive oil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until all of the water has absorbed.
  • While the rice is cooking, zest and juice the lime, and finely chop the cilantro.
  • When the rice is done, remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes.
  • Remove cover and fluff with a fork. Stir in the cilantro, lime juice, and lime zest.
  • Add black pepper to taste.

Notes

  • The cooking time may vary according to which brand of rice you are using. (Refer to package directions.)
  • I used small grain rice, but you could also use long grain.
  • If you are short on time, you could even use brown minute rice.
  • One lime will provide about 2 tablespoons of juice and 2 tablespoons of zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 8Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 77mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 72IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg