Description
A bright, fresh, and easy vegetarian side dish combining fluffy long-grain rice with juicy mango, zesty lime, and fresh herbs. Perfect for pairing with grilled veggies, beans, or spicy curries.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (190g) long-grain white rice (basmati or jasmine preferred)
- 1 large ripe mango (or 2 small), peeled and diced
- Juice of 2 fresh limes
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- A handful of fresh cilantro, chopped (or substitute with fresh mint or parsley)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
- Salt to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or chopped jalapeño for heat
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup (190g) long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- Place rinsed rice in a medium saucepan with 1 ¾ cups (415ml) water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Turn off heat and let the rice sit, covered, for another 5 minutes to steam and become fluffy.
- While the rice cooks, peel and dice the ripe mango into ½ inch cubes. Zest 1 teaspoon of lime and juice 2 limes. Chop cilantro and slice green onions.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and fresh lime juice. Add lime zest, diced mango, cilantro, and green onions. Sprinkle salt to taste and toss gently to combine, keeping mango cubes intact.
- Optional: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or finely chopped jalapeño for heat and mix gently.
- Serve immediately warm or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to serve cold.
Notes
[‘Rinsing the rice is essential for fluffy, non-sticky texture.’, ‘Use ripe mangoes for best sweetness and texture; underripe mangoes will not provide the same flavor.’, ‘Fresh lime juice and zest are key for bright, fresh flavor; avoid bottled lime juice.’, ‘Let the rice cool slightly before adding mango to prevent mushiness.’, ‘Gently mix to keep mango cubes intact and rice fluffy.’, ‘This dish can be served warm or chilled and stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days.’, ‘Leftover rice works perfectly for this recipe.’, ‘Optional add-ins include pineapple, toasted nuts, jalapeño, or avocado for variations.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
Keywords: mango lime rice, vegetarian side dish, fresh rice recipe, mango rice, lime rice, healthy side dish, easy rice recipe, gluten-free, vegan