EASY LIME CILANTRO RICE

Easy Lime Cilantro Rice image

I was inspired to create this recipe after a major retailer stopped carrying a favorite boxed version of cilantro lime rice mix, leaving a hole in my rotation of meals. My version is budget friendly and has a fresher taste and aroma than the boxed version, and I hope others enjoy it.

Provided by Leslie Killian

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon chili powder
2 cups water
1 cup basmati rice
½ teaspoon salt
½ (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn (such as Green Giant® Mexicorn®)

Steps:

Combine cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, onion powder, parsley, garlic powder, ground cumin, and chili powder in a bowl.
Bring water to a boil over high heat. Stir in rice and salt. Reduce heat and cover; simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cilantro mixture and Mexican-style corn; simmer over low heat, covered, until corn is heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 512.4 mg, Sugar 2.6 g