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Cilantro Lime Rice Delimex fiesta
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5 from 2 votes

Cilantro Lime Rice And Delimex Fiesta

Cilantro lime rice - perfect to pair with fish, tacos or taquitos.Recipe server 4 -6 as a side dish, but could easily be doubled or tripled.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: side
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Author: Lyubomira from CookingLSL

Ingredients

  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 2 cups water
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil (optional)
  • juice from 1 ripe lime
  • 3 tbsp chopped cilantro (or less according to taste)
  • additional salt to taste

Instructions

  • In la deep pot bring water, salt and oil to a boil.
  • Rinse rice a couple of times. Add to the boiling water. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until water evaporates (15-20 minutes).
  • Fluff with fork, let it cool to room temperature or refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Add chopped cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 4.9mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.5mg