Baked Cilantro Lime Rice
This baked cilantro lime rice comes out fluffy every time. Simple ingredients, bright citrus flavor, and no stirring required.
Servings: 12 Servings
Equipment
- 9x13-inch Baking Pan
- 3 quart saucepan
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups boiling water (Note 1)
- 3 teaspoons better than chicken bouillon (Note 2)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (Note 3)
- 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt (Note 4)
- 2 cups long grain white rice (Note 5)
Add after cooked:
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice about 3 limes
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice about 1-2 lemons
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro both stems and leaves chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Bring the water to a rolling boil. If the water is not boiling the rice will not cook evenly. Add the chicken bouillon, avocado oil, kosher salt and stir until dissolved.
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with either nonstick cooking spray or a thin layer of softened butter. Add the rice in an even layer.
- Pour the water mixture over the rice and stir. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Make sure it is sealed well. If any steam escapes the rice will not cook evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the water is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Remove from the oven, keep covered for 5 minutes. Next, add the lime and lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Gently fluff with a rice paddle or fork.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Note 1: The water must be at a rolling boil, not lukewarm, not room temp, BOILING.
Note 2: If you cannot find Better than Chicken Bouillon, you can swap the water for low sodium chicken broth and omit it. This also works for a vegetarian too.
Note 3: Any neutral tasting oil will work.
Note 4: Don't swap for table salt or sea salt. Results may vary on salt levels.
Note 5: Only use long grain white rice, don’t swap for short grain, instant rice, or brown rice. It will not work.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSugar: 0g
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