Cilantro Lime Rice (Rice Cooker)

Rice cooker cilantro lime rice on a white dinner plate with shrimp and corn.

5 from 2 votes

Cilantro Lime Rice (Rice Cooker)

This Rice Cooker Cilantro Lime Rice elevates plain white rice into a flavorful side dish you'll want to serve with all of your summer meals. The combination of zesty lime and fresh cilantro adds a burst of flavor to every bite. Pair this easy rice side dish with Mexican-inspired dishes, grilled meats, seafood, and more.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Mexican

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 222kcal

Author Ashley Petrie, RDN, LDN

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups long grain white rice uncooked
2 cups water
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup cilantro finely chopped
Zest and juice of 1 lime
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Rinse the rice under cold, running water in a fine mesh sieve to remove excess starch.
2 cups long grain white rice
In the bowl of the rice cooker, combine the rinsed rice and water. Set the rice cooker to the "plain" setting or follow the instructions provided with your rice cooker.
2 cups water
Once the rice is cooked, carefully open the rice cooker to release the steam. Fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains.
Add the butter, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the cooked rice in the rice cooker. Mix the rice gently with the butter and seasonings until well combined, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly distributed. Serve and enjoy!
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ cup cilantro, Zest and juice of 1 lime, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Notes

Adjust seasonings to taste. Taste the rice after adding the seasonings and adjust according to your personal taste preferences. Don't be afraid to add more or less of any of the ingredients.
Storage: Store leftover rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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