Cilantro Lime Rice for a Crowd
We use this recipe for lime rice in a few different dishes including Fiesta Vegetable Bowls, Seasoned Beans and Rice, and (our favorite) Cafe Rio Salads for a Crowd (recipe coming soon!) There’s something about adding a hint of lime and chicken broth to plain white rice that makes it so delicious. Another fantastic benefit of of this dish is it is really inexpensive (about $5 to feed 16 people 2/3-cup serving) and naturally gluten-free. Enjoy!
Cilantro Lime Rice for a Crowd
Cafe Rio Copycat Cilantro Lime Rice for a crowd
Servings 16 people
Calories 140kcal
Cost $5
Equipment
- Stock Pot
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon Butter
- 6 cups White Rice
- 12 cups Chicken Broth vegetable broth for vegetarian option
- 3 Limes zested and juiced
- 1 Tablespoon Dehydrated Onions
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Add the rice and butter in a large stock pot over medium high heat.
- Brown the rice by cooking in butter about 5 minutes. Add broth, zest, juice dehydrated onions, and salt and cover with a lid.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until water is fully absorbed, and rice can be fluffed with a fork.
- Top with chopped cilantro.
Can I make this in an instant pot with the same amounts?
Sure! Keep a 1:1 ratio of water to rice when cooking in the instant pot. Enjoy!
It doesn’t mention cilantro anywhere…jut curious on an approximate amount.
Ha! Small oversight on my part! Sorry about that. I just updated the recipe to state 4 Tablespoons cilantro. Mix it in as you fluff it with a fork after it is done cooking and you will be golden. Enjoy!