Cilantro-Lime Guatemalan Red Rice

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Fluffy red rice cooked with tomato sauce and infused with fresh cilantro and lime for a zesty side dish perfect with any meal. This Latin American-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs long grain white rice, tomato sauce, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup long grain white rice under cold water until water runs clear; drain well.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add the drained rice to the pan and sauté, stirring constantly, for 3-4 minutes until some grains turn golden and toasted.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup tomato sauce and cook for 1 minute until the rice is evenly coated.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 2 cups chicken broth and add 3/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover tightly with a lid.
  6. Step 6: Simmer rice for 18-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
  7. Step 7: Fluff rice with a fork, then stir in 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice. Serve warm.

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