Cilantro Lime Rice/Mexican Rice Bowl

Trying to come up with some really good, easy adn tasty recipes! But yet, cheap! We are trying to save every little penny around here and what better way by eating beans and rice, right? ;) But not just the normal beans and rice, tasty ones!

Ok, well, the kids and I could eat beans and rice all the time, but my hubs, he needed some extra spice for it! But it's all good! ;)

I think next time I make the cilantro lime rice, I will add a bit more limes, I didn't have enough, so I just used what I had! And maybe a bit more cilantro... ;)

I already had some black beans ready to go, so I just added all the other things to make a Mexican Rice Bowl... So you are getting 2 recipes in 1!!! :)

I thought I took pics of the rice and the Mexican bowl, but I guess i didn't!





Mexican Rice Bowl

Cilantro Lime Rice

Black beans

Diced tomatoes

Chopped cilantro

Avocado slices (I just took an avocado and mashed it up)

Fresh lime juice

Directions:

1. Add cilantro lime rice to a bowl or plate. Top with black beans, tomatoes, cilantro, and avocado slices. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the entire dish. Serve warm.

Note-I didn’t include ingredient measurements because I never measure. This recipe is that easy! I like to make individual bowls so everyone can have add their favorite toppings. Enjoy!



AND here's how to make the rice! :)




Cilantro Lime Rice


1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 (15 ounce) can vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
4 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro

Directions:

In a a saucepan combine rice, butter, garlic, 2 teaspoons of lime juice, broth and water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook on low 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender. Remove from heat. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, sugar, and cilantro. Pour over hot cooked rice and mix in as you fluff the rice. Serve warm.

Makes about 3 cups cooked rice

(I tripled this recipe! And I didn't have any vegetable broth, so I just used all water.)
Going to be making this one again for sure! ;) Just a different flavor, but good! I also used jasmine rice for this. It's all I get anymore! :)
Enjoy!
Again, sorry that they aren't any pictures for these recipes! It's very colorful! :) You can also use chopped red onion in the Mexican Bowl! :) Really, for the Rice Bowl, anything could go! It's whatever you like and what you have on hand! :)