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Cafe Rio’s Cilantro Lime Rice

This Cilantro Lime Rice is made with a little butter, rice, limes, and cilantro. It's the perfect Mexican side dish and a staple in our Cafe Rio meals.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 289 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 ¼ cup uncooked white rice
  • juice and zest 1 large or 2 small limes
  • 2 ¼ cups chicken broth
  • 2 Tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin

Instructions

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  1. In a skillet melt butter with rice. Add the chicken broth and the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Notes

  • source: my mother-in-law Sheri Denney

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 289kcal (14%) Protein 6.9g (14%) Fat 5.9g (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 289

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 289kcal 14%
Protein 6.9g 14%
Fat 5.9g 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.