Cilantro Lime Rice – White rice is given a Mexican flair with added cilantro, lime and queso fresco.
This is the perfect side dish for when you are looking for something a little bit different than plain rice. The cilantro and lime add a kick of flavor, and the queso fresco adds a bit of salty, creamy goodness. This is especially good served alongside a Mexican or Tex-Mex meal. Very little effort for a lot of flavor!!
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Cilantro Lime Rice
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Mexican
Description
White rice is given a Mexican flair with added cilantro, lime and queso fresco.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- juice of 1 lime
- 4 oz crumbled queso fresco
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to the package directions.
- Once cooked, stir in the cilantro and lime. Stir in the queso fresco. Season to taste with salt.
Recipe Notes:
adapted from 29 Minutes to Dinner
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