Cafe Rio Cilantro-Lime Rice

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 3

Cafe Rio Cilantro-Lime Rice Recipe

by The Chefin Rice

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

261

Sugar

Fat

Cafe Rio Cilantro-Lime Rice is a great alternative to traditional plain rice for Mexican cuisine. The rice is cooked in flavorful broth, giving it a delicious taste, while the fresh cilantro and lime add a burst of flavor to the dish. This dish offers a lot of health benefits because of the use of cilantro, which makes it an excellent choice for those looking for a healthy side dish. It takes only a few steps and ingredients to make this dish, which makes it a quick and easy addition to any meal. It is a must-try for all rice lovers!

Instructions

1.	Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Drain excess water.
2.	Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions and cook for about 2 minutes.
3.	Add rice and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the rice looks pearly.
4.	Add water, bouillon cubes, lime zest, and salt. Bring to a boil.
5.	Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer the rice for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked completely.
6.	Turn off heat and let the rice rest for 5 minutes.
7.	Fluff the rice with a fork and add chopped cilantro. Mix well.
8.	Serve the rice topped with extra cilantro, if desired.

PROS

Cafe Rio Cilantro-Lime Rice is a perfect side dish for Mexican cuisine.
It is easy to make, flavorful and healthy.

CONS

The dish contains a high amount of carbohydrates because of the rice.
It may also cause bloating due to the high sodium content in bouillon cubes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cilantro, which is the main ingredient of this recipe, has numerous health benefits. It is a good source of antioxidants, can help reduce inflammation, lower blood sugar levels, and support healthy digestion. Lime zest in the recipe also offers high amounts of vitamin C.

	1 cup rice
	1 tablespoon oil
	1/3 bunch cilantro
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1/2 onion , chopped
	2 cups water ( or chicken broth ( leave out bouillon if so )
	2 bouillon cubes ( or 2 tsp instant bouillon )
	1 lime , zested