Description
A bright and refreshing Mango Lime Rice recipe, perfect as a side dish for any occasion. It combines sweet mango, zesty lime, and fresh cilantro for a tropical flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 ¾ cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice with water or vegetable broth and a pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice gently with a fork.
- Dice the mango and set aside.
- Zest and juice the lime.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, diced mango, lime zest, lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
- Drizzle in olive oil or coconut oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently stir everything together, being careful not to mash the mango.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with lime wedges and extra cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For best results, prepare rice and mango separately and combine just before serving if making ahead.
- Can be served with grilled fish or chicken.
- Experiment with adding mint or basil for a different flavor.
- Using vegetable broth instead of water adds extra flavor.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave with a splash of water to keep moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: Approx. 250
- Sugar: Approx. 15g
- Sodium: Approx. 100mg
- Fat: Approx. 8g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 45g
- Fiber: Approx. 3g
- Protein: Approx. 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg