5 from 3 votes
Baked Cilantro-Lime Rice
Infuse a zip of citrus into your basmati with this recipe for Baked Cilantro-Lime Rice—an aromatic and refreshing take on a beloved side dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
248 kcal
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter softened
- 2 cups basmati rice rinsed and drained, uncooked
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 4 cups water boiled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 lime juiced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and brush a 9x13-inch casserole dish with softened butter.
- Fill the dish with the rice, paprika, cumin, boiling water, and salt.
- Gently stir, then cover the dish with aluminum foil. Cook the dish in the oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove the dish from the oven, then carefully remove the foil. Add the chopped cilantro and lime juice. Stir.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
221mg
(9%)
Potassium
103mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
322IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 221mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 103mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 322IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.