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Cilantro Lime Brown Rice

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.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 190 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. Melt butter over medium heat in medium-sized pot.
  2. Add rice and the zest of one lime; toast, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add liquid, stir, bring to a boil, cover, and turn heat down to low.
  4. Simmer for approximately 25 minutes or until rice has absorbed all the liquid.
  5. 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

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

% 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.