Tyler McFarland on February 5, 2024
Updated on February 5, 2024 Found a mistake? Let us know!
Vegan Cilantro Rice Recipe
Try this easy Vegan Cilantro Rice recipe, a healthy and gluten-free side dish inspired by Mexican cuisine, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, bay leaves, and water and bring to a boil over high heat. Once the mixture starts boiling, lower the heat to low and cover the saucepan. Let it simmer for 18 minutes.
- After the simmering time, remove the lid from the saucepan and fluff the rice using a fork. Cover it again and let it rest for 10 minutes to absorb any remaining steam.
- Take out the bay leaves from the saucepan and add the lime juice, lemon juice, salt, and cilantro. Stir everything together to ensure they are well combined.
- Now your rice is ready! Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
| Fat | 0 grams |
| Calories | 195 calories |
| Sugar | 0 grams |
| Carbohydrates | 42 grams |
| Fiber | 0 grams |
| Protein | 5 grams |
This Vegan Cilantro Rice recipe is a simple and easy side dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
It is gluten-free, dairy-free, and suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
With its light and healthy ingredients, such as cilantro and low-fat, low-sugar options, it is a low-calorie option that can be prepared in under 30 minutes on the stove top.
This recipe is a great addition to your meal prep routine and only requires basic kitchen equipment like a sauce pan, wooden spoon, and measuring cups.
Be sure to check out these recipes as well:
- Vegan Easy Chickpea Curry (Channa Masala)
- Vegan Chickpea Sweet Potato Stew
- Vegan Curry Noodle Soup
- Vegan Protein-Packed Chili
- Vegan Chipotle Chickpea Tacos
- Vegan Garlic Veggie Rotini Pasta
I’m Tyler McFarland, the editor and main author here. When I first went vegan 13 years ago, convenience products like veggie burgers and soy milk were a lot harder to find. Now they’re everywhere!