Cilantro Lime Rice Pilaf - A fresh dinner side dish
This recipe for Cilantro Lime Rice Pilaf is an easy and delicious side dish that is perfect for any Mexican-inspired meal. Great recipe to add some flavor for weekly meal prep.
Equipment
- 1 Stovetop
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- ½ cup orzo pasta
- ¼ cup white or yellow onion finely diced
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth or stock
- 1 lime zest only
- ½ teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter cut into small cubes or slices
Instructions
- Place a medium-sized pot with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high. Add the olive oil, rice, orzo, and onion. Mix well. Toast rice and orzo until light golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add the stock or broth, lime zest, Mexican oregano, and salt. Stir until well combined. Bring to a boil and immediately lower the heat to simmer. Place lid on the pot and let simmer on low for 20 minutes.
- While the rice is cooking, place a small pan on medium-low heat. Add the pumpkin seeds and toast until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- After 20 minutes of rice cooking, turn off the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Then remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Add the pumpkin seeds, cilantro, and butter. Place the lid back on the pot and let sit for 5 minutes. Then toss pumpkin seeds, cilantro, and butter in the rice. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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