Description
This Avocado Cilantro Lime Rice is a flavorful and vibrant side dish that pairs perfectly with a variety of main courses. Creamy avocado, zesty lime, and fresh cilantro elevate simple white rice into a delicious and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice:
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
Avocado Mixture:
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: In a medium saucepan, bring water or vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in the rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until tender. Let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Prepare Avocado Mixture: Mash avocado until smooth. Mix in lime juice, zest, cilantro, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Fluff cooked rice, then gently stir in the avocado mixture until well combined. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Enhance with cotija cheese or hot sauce
- Pairs well with grilled proteins
- Brown rice can be used as a whole grain alternative
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
