Oven Baked Rice – Barefeet within the Kitchen

Tart lime juice and peppery cilantro infuse the lengthy, fluffy grains of rice with fabulous taste on this easy Oven Baked Rice.

Oven Baked Rice

Oven. Baked. Rice. This can be a sport changer, my associates, and there’s no higher solution to strive it for the primary time than on this cilantro lime rice. I attempted baking rice within the oven as soon as years in the past once I first heard about it. However, I used to be unimpressed.

However, THIS rice? Spectacular. I might have eaten a complete pan full on my own, and my children actually loved it, too. It grew to become an prompt staple over right here.

I discovered this cilantro lime rice recipe in from my buddy Jessica‘s cookbook, Good Cheap Eats, Dinner in 30 Minutes (or less!). It’s crammed with 300 straightforward recipes to assist simplify dinner prep for wholesome, unprocessed meals.

If you happen to’re questioning easy methods to bake rice in oven, you’ll be glad you realized. It really easy! It takes simply moments to combine the elements. Pop it into the oven, and fewer than half-hour later, the rice is completely cooked.

Cilantro Lime Rice

I served every bowl with a lime wedge to squeeze excessive for much more tang. My youngest two boys most popular to eat their rice with out further lime, however Sam and I squeezed further lime throughout our rice and cherished that further taste.

The cilantro lime rice saved nicely within the fridge for a few days and we loved it with Southwest Chicken Bits for dinner and with tacos later that week for lunch. This rice can also be superb tucked into burritos, on salads, and some other means you wish to take pleasure in your rice.

Certainly one of my favourite issues about oven baked rice is that you may get your rice began within the oven, then have the entire stovetop free to cook dinner the remainder of your meal. That makes this rice recipe an ideal aspect dish choice for a fast weeknight meal or for these large gatherings when each range burner is spoken for.

Baked rice can function a aspect dish or you may gussy it up together with your favourite meats (I can’t wait to strive hen and bacon) and veggies (broccoli, peas, carrots, celery… the listing goes on!). And, don’t neglect the cheese!

If you happen to’ve by no means made rice within the oven earlier than, I positively suggest giving it a strive. Let me know which elements you add to the combination, and the way it turned out!

Prepare dinner Rice within the Oven

You’ll want the next elements to make this recipe:

• basmati rice, jasmine rice, or different long-grain rice
• floor cumin
• salt
• boiling water
• lime juice
• cilantro
• lime wedges (non-compulsory)

Making this rice recipe isn’t any extra difficult than making rice on the range high. Begin by preheating the oven to 425°F. Whereas it heats, evenly grease a 9×13 inch baking or casserole dish with butter or oil.

Add the two cup of rice, cumin, and salt to the baking dish and stir to distribute the spices. Then, unfold the rice combination out in a good layer earlier than pouring within the cups of water.

Cowl the pan tightly with its lid, or you should use heavy obligation aluminum foil, sealing all the sides. Place within the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. Then, take away from the oven and stir.

If many of the liquid has not been absorbed, then bake rice in oven uncovered for an extra 3-5 minutes. Afterward, take away from the oven and let it relaxation for 3-5 minutes.

Earlier than serving, fluff the white rice with a fork, drizzle with lime juice, and sprinkle with the cilantro. Then, stir to mix. Serve with further lime wedges, if desired.

If you happen to’re cooking for a smaller crowd, leftover rice retains nicely in an hermetic container within the fridge for 1-2 days. And, don’t neglect that leftovers are excellent for making meat lover’s fried rice!

This baked rice with cilantro and lime is in our common rotation of rice dishes, alongside tried and true favorites like Mushroom and Pepper Rice Pilaf and this Fried Rice with Ham and Vegetables (it’s higher than takeout!).

Extra baked rice recipes you would possibly take pleasure in embody  hearty Baked Rice with Sausage and Peppers by Stomach Full, Baked Mushroom Risotto with Caramelized Onions by 365 Days of Baking and Baked Mushroom Rice by Recipe Woman.

We additionally actually take pleasure in this range high variation on these flavors in Pineapple Rice with Cilantro and Lime. If you happen to’re on the lookout for a rice dish with slightly trace of warmth, make sure you give Chipotle Lime Rice a strive as nicely.

Shrimp and Sausage Fried Rice is one other on the listing of our favourite dinners. This straightforward recipe is a “two thumbs up,” kid-approved, hearty-as-can-be skillet meal; excellent for a fast and simple weeknight dinner.

initially revealed 1/18/16 – recipe notes up to date 2/19/24