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    Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

    LAST UPDATED: Aug 15, 2021 · PUBLISHED: Aug 15, 2021 · BY: Sydney · 6 Comments

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    This Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Rice recipe is so easy to make. Just 4 simple ingredients; fresh cilantro leaves, fresh lime, butter, and rice.  Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime rice is perfect to serve with my pork tomatillo stew, slow cooker pinto beans or black bean soup.

    Looking for more slow cooker recipe ideas? Check out more great recipes for a small slow cooker.

    this Recipe

    The 2-quart slow cooker is perfect for making this rice recipe and also you might enjoy my garlic butter rice.

    Table of Contents
    • Ingredients
    • Recipe Directions
    • Tips
    • Equipment
    • Storing Leftovers
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Comments

    Ingredients

    rice, butter, fresh lime, and cilantro ingredients
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    Long-grain white rice – My go to brand is Mahatma long grain rice. The secret to fluffy rice in the slow cooker is to always rinse until the water runs clear. This removes the excess starch that makes rice sticky.

    Butter- You can substitute a rice bran oil or anther neutral flavor oil.

    Fresh Cilantro – use both  the stems and leaves for the best flavor.

    Lime juice - Don’t be tempted to go heavy on the lime juice, you should taste and then add more if needed.

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    Recipe Directions

    Thoroughly rinse the rice in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear. This will remove the excess starch.

    rice in sieve after being rinsed.

    Add the rice and water into the 2-quart slow cooker and stir to mix. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 1 hour.

    After all the water is absorbed, fluff the rice with a fork. Stir in the butter, lime juice, cilantro, and salt to taste and fluff again to mix all the ingredients together. After tasting you can add more salt or lime to your taste.

    cooked cilantro rice in slow cooker with metal sppon.

    Serve immediately.  If freezing, allow the rice to cool completely before freezing.

    Tips

    • For added flavor also use the cilantro stems.
    • Always rinse the rice when cooking a slow cooker.
    • Recipe can be double, but use a larger slow cooker.

    Enjoy more slow cooker recipes from A Weekend Cook

    Equipment

    A 2-quart slow cooker can be purchased on Amazon. This is the one I own and use for sauces, sides dishes, rice, and small-batch soups. I also own 3 and 4-quart models.

    Storing Leftovers

    The cooked rice can be frozen for up to a month. After the rice has completely cooled, portion out on a piece of plastic wrap and flatten and form into a rectangle. Double wrap or place in a Ziploc. Lay flat in the freezer.

    To reheat: Unwrap and place in a microwave-safe bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Place the covered bowl in the microwave and cook the rice on high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, depending on your microwave wattage.

    📖 Recipe

    cooked cilantro rice in slow cooker with metal sppon.

    Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

    fluffy rice with a little extra flavor.
    4.58 from 19 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Servings: 2 cups
    Calories: 225kcal
    Author:Sydney Dawes

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup long grain rice rinsed
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 lime fresh squeezed juice
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • handful of cilatro leaves and stems chopped

    Instructions

    • Thoroughly rinse the rice in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear. This will remove the excess starch.
    • Add the rice and water into the 2-quart slow cooker and stir to mix. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 1 hour.
    • After all the water is absorbed, fluff the rice with a fork. Stir in the butter, lime juice, cilantro, and salt to taste and fluff again to mix all the ingredients together. After tasting you can add more salt or lime to your taste.
    • Serve immediately.  If freezing, allow the rice to cool completely before freezing.

    Notes

    recipe can be doubled.
    adjust lime and cilantro after finished cooking.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 50mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g

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    1. Yolanda

      February 06, 2022 at 3:37 pm

      I'm trying to make this recipe. But am lost on how much water to use.

      Reply
      • Sydney

        February 07, 2022 at 4:33 pm

        So very sorry about that, it's a 2:1 ratio so this recipe will use 2 cups of water. I've updated the recipe card to include the amount of water. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

    2. Kate

      November 20, 2021 at 9:06 am

      Can I use basmati rice? Any changes?

      Reply
      • Sydney

        November 20, 2021 at 9:32 am

        Hi Kate,
        I have not used Basmati rice in the slow cooker so I can't speak from experience. However, Basmati and white rice are both long-grain kinds of rice and should use about the same amount of water to cook. I would love to know how it works for you.

    3. Frances

      August 18, 2021 at 10:13 am

      Can you cook this in a rice cooker?

      Reply
      • Sydney

        August 18, 2021 at 12:18 pm

        Yes, this a great recipe for the rice cooker, instant pot, or stovetop method. The only adjustment will be the cook time.

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