Cilantro-Lime Rice

  I absolutely love this recipe! It takes no time to make and is so simple! I have found myself using this over and over again for all sorts of things.  I have made this rice as a side dish for many of my mexican food entree's as well as have used in in other recipes.  One of my favorite ways I have used it in another recipe was with my Bean and Cheese Quesadilla's (recipe to come soon).  If you like spicy things then I think you will love this rice...if you do not like spicy you can simply omit most of the Sriracha sauce.  I hope you enjoy this yummy rice!

Cilantro-Lime Rice

What you will need:

1 bag of Instant Rice
1/4 cup Cilantro (finely chopped)
1 Lime (try to find a large one)
1-2 tbsp Sriracha Sauce
Sea Salt
Ground Chipotle Pepper
Tony Chachere's Cajun Seasoning
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder

Cook the Rice in a pot using the directions given on the box.

While the rice is cooking, chop your cilantro into fine pieces.  I prefer to only use the leaves of the cilantro and not any of the stems.  You can use a food processor if you'd like to get the cilantro really fine.

Next you will want to get a mixing bowl and squeeze your fresh lime on both sides to give you about 4 tbsp of fresh lime juice.  If you do not have a fresh lime you can substitute for 4 tbsp of concentrated lime juice.  Add the cilantro to the lime juice and mix it through.

When your rice is done cooking, add it to the mixing bowl with the cilantro and lime.  Next add about 1-2 tbsp of Sriracha sauce...less for mild, more for hot.  If you really like spicy go for the 2 tbsp.  Now, sprinkle a few dashes of Chipotle Pepper, Sea salt, Tony Chachere's, Garlic Powder, and Onion Powder.   Mix all of this thoroughly and serve.  Easy huh?  Enjoy!

This rice saves well in the refrigerator.  Just be sure to put it in a tupperware with a lid.  When you are ready to serve it again you can just add a bit of water and microwave for about 30-45 seconds then mix and serve.