Cilantro Lime Rice Pilaf Recipe
"Better Than the Restaurants Cilantro Lime Rice Pilaf: A Flavorful and Healthy Rice Dish Recipe"
Y'all, are ya tired of boring and bland rice dishes? Look no further, this recipe for Better Than the Restaurants Cilantro Lime Rice Pilaf will elevate your rice game to new heights! Not only is it packed with flavor, but it's also a healthy option for those lookin' to add more whole grains to their diet.
First things first, let's talk about the ingredients:
-1/2 cup rice
-1 1/2 cups water
-1-2 tbsps of butter, melted
-1 tbsp of garlic, minced
-1 no-salt vegetable bouillon cube
-1 ripe red tomato, diced small
-1 lime, zested & juiced
-1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped
-salt & black pepper to taste
Now, let's get cookin'!
"Step 1: Toasting the Rice"
In a skillet on high heat melt your butter and add your rice, garlic, and lime zest. Toast your rice until your desired brown color has been achieved. This step is key to infusin' the dish with all that delicious flavor.
"Step 2: Cooking the Rice"
Then add your water, vegetable bouillon cube, lime juice, and seasonings. Let cook until all of the water is gone. This step is important to ensure that all the flavors are well combined.
"Step 3: Adding the Tomatoes and Cilantro"
Once it's done, add your diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro. This will give the rice a nice pop of color and freshness.
"Step 4: Serving the Rice"
Now all you have to do is serve it up for dinner or lunch. You can even make a whole meal of this by itself. Garnish with any leftover lime zest and chopped cilantro and enjoy!
"What to Serve it With"
-Grilled shrimp
-Cajun style catfish
-Blackened chicken
-Stewed okra and tomatoes
-Fried green tomatoes
"Healthy and Delicious"
Not only is this dish packed with flavor, but it's also a healthy option. Rice is a great source of complex carbohydrates, providing energy to the body. This dish is a great way to get in your whole grains and still enjoy a delicious meal.
"A Southern Delight"
This recipe has a great southern accent to it, with the use of lime and cilantro. It gives a great balance of savory and refreshing flavor. It's perfect for any southern-style meal.
"In conclusion"
I hope y'all give this recipe a try. It's easy to make and packed with flavor. It's the perfect side dish to any meal, or even a filling lunch all on its own. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!
Cilantro Lime Rice Pilaf
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rice
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1-2 tbsps of butter, melted
- 1 tbsp of garlic, minced
- 1 no-salt vegetable bouillon cube (if you don’t have no salt, use half of a regular vegetable bouillon cube and don’t add salt to taste!)
- 1 ripe red tomato, diced small
- 1 lime, zested & juiced
- 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped
- salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet on high heat melt your butter and add your rice, garlic and lime zest.
- Toast your rice until your desired brown color has been achieved with the rice.
- Then add your water, vegetable bouillon cube, lime juice and seasonings. Let cook until all of the water is gone.
- Once it’s done, add your diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro.
- Now all you have to do is serve it up for dinner or lunch. You can even make a whole meal of this by itself.
- Garnish with any leftover lime zest and chopped cilantro and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories
134.39Fat
4.5Sat. Fat
2.75Carbs
21.84Fiber
1.11Net carbs
20.72Sugar
0.94Protein
2.16Sodium
90.07Cholesterol
11.29
