Can you make cilantro lime rice in a rice cooker?

Yes, this recipe can be made in a rice cooker. To do so, use the saute function on the rice cooker. Heat the oil and rice, stirring constantly, for one minute. Then add 1 cup of water and ¼ teaspoon salt. Seal the rice cooker and set for 4 minutes of cook time. Once the rice is done, add the lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro. Fluff it with a fork to combine.

Can you use brown rice for cilantro lime rice?

Though brown rice isn’t typically used to make cilantro lime rice, you can use it instead of white rice. If using brown rice, add an additional ½ cup water and cook the rice until tender. This may take an additional 5-10 minutes.

Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

Servings: 4 (3 cups total) 1x

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons avocado oil
1 cup long grain white rice (such as jasmine or basmati)
1 ½ cups water
¼ teaspoon fine salt
Zest and juice of 1 medium lime (2 tablespoons juice + 1 teaspoon zest)
½ cup loose-packed finely chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Place a large (3-quart) saucepan over medium-high heat. When the saucepan is hot, add the oil and rice. Heat, stirring constantly, for 1 minute to toast the rice.
Add the water and salt; stir.
Increase the heat to high and bring the rice to a boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low.
Simmer, covered, over low heat until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, 13 to 15 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and leave the pan covered for 10 minutes to allow the rice to finish steaming.
Remove the lid and stir in the lime zest, lime juice, and the chopped cilantro. Fluff with a fork to combine and serve warm.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

The rice can be cooked up to 4 days in advance and stored in the fridge until ready to serve. Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, until warmed through, stirring halfway through.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: ¼ of the rice or ~ ¾ cup
Calories: 182
Fat: 2 g
(Sat Fat: 0 g)
Sodium: 141 mg
Carbohydrate: 32 g
(Fiber: 0 g
Sugar: 0 g)
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Dietary

Dairy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-free Nut-free Vegan Vegetarian

Recipe By: Jessica Beacom