Jalapeno Lime Rice

The ever popular cilantro lime doesn't quite get made the same in our house. We make this version of Jalapeno Lime Rice in this house. It takes your cilantro lime rice up a notch with a touch of heat. I prefer this over any other cilantro lime rice.

INGREDIENTS YOU'LL NEED FOR JALAPENO LIME RICE:

• butter
• jalapeno
• rice (we prefer basmati or jasmine)
• salt
• chicken stock (or water)
• cilantro
• lime

HOW TO MAKE JALAPENO LIME RICE:

(full recipe card below)

• Add the butter to a large skillet and allow it to melt.
• Add in the jalapeno and sautee briefly, about 2 minutes.
• Add in the dry (uncooked) rice to the skillet stirring frequently to toast the rice. Toast the rice for about 1 minute.
• Add in ½ of the lime juice and the chicken stock (or water).
• Cover and simmer the rice over low heat until all of the liquid is absorbed (about 15-20 minutes).
• Remove the lid and add in the remaining lime juice and cilantro. Stir to combine.

TIPS AND NOTES FOR JALAPENO LIME RICE:

• You can use any kind of rice you like, we just happen to prefer basmati or jasmine. Keep in mind that brown rice needs more liquid so you may need to add more.
• If you'd like a less spicy rice, be sure to remove the ribs and seeds from your jalapeno.
• If you want an additional lime flavor, I recommend adding some lime zest to the rice.

CAN JALAPENO LIME RICE BE MADE AHEAD OF TIME?

Absolutely! It reheats really well!

other recipes you might like

• Oven Roasted Stuffed Jalapenos
• Avocado Cilantro Dressing
• Jalapeno Artichoke Dip

Jalapeno Lime Rice

This Jalapeno Lime Rice combines the bright flavors of lime with the spicy touch of jalapeno. It's perfect as a side or in your burrito bowls.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican, Tex-Mex

Servings 6 people

Calories 142 kcal

Protein 4 g

Ingredients

  

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• 1 tbsp butter
• 1-2 whole jalapenos depending on how spicy you want it, chopped
• 1 cup rice basmati or jasmine
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 whole lime juiced
• 2 cups chicken stock or water
• 1 handful cilantro chopped

Instructions

 

• Add butter to a large skillet and melt.
• Add in your jalapeno and saute briefly, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add in your rice and stir frequently. Toast rice for about 1 minute.
• Add in a pinch of salt and half of the lime juice.
• Add in the chicken stock and stir to combine.
• Cover with a lid and allow it to simmer for 15-20 minutes, until all the liquid is absorbed.
• Uncover the rice and add in the remaining lime juice and cilantro.
• Stir to combine and serve it up!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Jalapeno Lime Rice

Serving Size

 

1 serving

Amount per Serving

Calories

142

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

3

g

5

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Trans Fat

 

1

g

Cholesterol

 

5

mg

2

%

Sodium

 

49

mg

2

%

Potassium

 

108

mg

3

%

Carbohydrates

 

26

g

9

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

1

g

1

%

Protein

 

4

g

8

%

Vitamin A

 

105

IU

2

%

Vitamin C

 

1

mg

1

%

Calcium

 

13

mg

1

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Keyword jalapeno, lime, rice

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