Cilantro Lime Rice (Easy Rice Bowl Recipe)
This Cilantro Lime Rice recipe is so easy to make and flavorful! Pair it with black beans, corn, chicken, avocado, and tomatoes, then drizzle it with creamy cilantro lime sauce for next-level bowls that are perfect for dinner. Make this recipe in 30 minutes or less for the ultimate weeknight meal - every bite is so good!
Servings 4 Bowls
Calories 530kcal
Ingredients
Cilantro Lime Rice
- 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 1/4 cup basmati rice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 cups water or broth
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
Bowls (Divided)
- 3/4 cup black beans cooked or canned, drained
- 1/2 cup corn roasted, grilled, or canned, drained
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or cubed
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 medium avocado cubed
- 1/2 cup Cilantro Lime Sauce
- fresh cilantro for garnish, optional
Instructions
Make Cilantro Lime Rice
- In a Dutch oven or medium saucepan, lightly toast the rice in the oil over medium-high heat until it starts to brown.
- Add in the garlic, water (or broth), lime zest, and salt, then bring to a boil
- Lower the heat and add the lid to let simmer for about 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add in the lime juice and continue to cook with the lid on for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the lid, remove from heat, and mix in the cilantro.
- Fluff the rice with a fork.
Combine Bowls
- Divide the rice, beans, corn, chicken, tomatoes, and avocado into each bowl.
- Drizzle each bowl with the cilantro lime sauce.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro (optional) and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1Bowl | Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 662mg | Potassium: 780mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 538IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg