Cilantro Lime Brown Rice
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Cilantro Lime Brown Rice
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Cilantro Lime Brown Rice- just like you get at Chipotle! An easy side dish made with only three ingredients. Brown rice is cooked with the zest of one lime, with lime juice and cilantro added at the end.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups water chicken broth, or vegetable broth
- 1 lime zest and juice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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Instructions
- Melt butter over medium heat in medium-sized pot.
- Add rice and the zest of one lime; toast, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes.
- Add liquid, stir, bring to a boil, cover, and turn heat down to low.
- Simmer for approximately 25 minutes or until rice has absorbed all the liquid.
- Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
Notes
- If you have a particularly juicy lime, start with only 1/2 of the juice. Taste and add more if necessary.
- The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
190kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
312mg
(13%)
Potassium
144mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
111IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 312mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 111IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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66 reviews
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