Cilantro Lime Rice
Fluffy Cilantro Lime Rice
ClassiceasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Herbs
Cilantro: what it is, how to pick and store it
The leaves and tender stems of the coriander plant: bright and citrusy, for salsa, tacos, curries and noodle dishes. To some people it tastes like soap, which is down to their genes.
How to pick it
Perky, bright green leaves with no slimy or yellow ones. The tender stems have lots of flavor; chop them in too.
How to store it
Wrap the bunch loosely in a damp paper towel, slip it into a bag and keep it in the fridge. Or trim the stems and stand them in a glass of water in the fridge with a bag loosely over the top.
Have some left over? Recipes that use up cilantro.
Recipes with cilantro (28)
Falafel
Air-Fryer Falafel Patties
Air FryermediumCleanup score 2 of 5
Fish Tacos
Blackened Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw
Blackened SkilleteasyCleanup score 3 of 5
Corn on the Cob
Broiled Street-Style Corn with Cotija and Lime
Broiled Street-StyleeasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Quesadillas
Chicken and Black Bean Quesadillas
Chicken and Black BeaneasyCleanup score 3 of 5
Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken Enchiladas with Red Chile Sauce
Red Chile SauceeasyCleanup score 3 of 5
Guacamole
Classic Chunky Guacamole
Classic ChunkyeasyCleanup score 5 of 5
Chickpea Coconut Curry
Creamy Chickpea Coconut Curry with Spinach
WeeknighteasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Chicken Enchiladas
Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas
Salsa VerdeeasyCleanup score 3 of 5
Fish Tacos
Crispy Oven-Baked Fish Tacos
Crispy Oven-BakedeasyCleanup score 3 of 5
Falafel
Crispy Pan-Fried Falafel with Tahini Sauce
Pan-FriedmediumCleanup score 2 of 5
Roasted Carrots
Cumin Lime Roasted Carrots
Cumin LimeeasyCleanup score 4 of 5
More recipes with cilantro
- Everyday Red Lentil Dal
- Five-Minute Blender Salsa
- Fresh Chunky Tomato Salsa
- Grilled Carne Asada for a Crowd
- Oven-Braised Crispy Pork Carnitas
- Pressure Cooker Butter Chicken
- Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
- Shrimp Pad Thai
- Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
- Slow-Cooker Chorizo Queso Dip
- Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas
- Steamed Mussels in Coconut Curry Broth
- Thai-Inspired Red Curry with Shrimp and Sweet Potato
- Vegan Black Bean and Rice Stuffed Peppers
- Vegan Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup
- Weeknight Chicken Tikka Masala
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Pick and store tips are in our own words. Storage times and safe temperatures are only shown where a U.S. government source gives them, named on each line; for anything not listed here, see USDA's FoodKeeper app.