Description
Cilantro lime rice bowls are a vibrant, flavor-packed dish perfect for meal prep. With aromatic cilantro and zesty lime, this bowl is both refreshing and satisfying. Ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests, it offers endless customization options with your favorite toppings. Quick to prepare and deliciously versatile, this recipe will become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/2 cup black beans, 1 avocado (sliced)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until all liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Stir in lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm with optional toppings like black beans or avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg