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Cilantro Lime Brown Rice

This Cilantro Lime Rice is a great side dish for a wide variety of Mexican-inspired meals. Plus it is simple to prepare!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 5 side servings
Calories: 139 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Vegan , Mexican-American Fusion , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long-grain brown rice* (or white)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. salt (more to taste)
Optional additions:
  • 1/2 tsp. lime zest, 2 green onions, 1/4 tsp. garlic powder or 1 clove minced garlic, sweet corn, black beans

Instructions

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  1. Rinse and cook rice according to package instructions.*
  2. Meanwhile, finely chop cilantro (large stems removed if desired).
  3. In a medium bowl, add cooked rice, chopped cilantro, lime juice, lemon juice, and salt. Stir to combine.
  4. Add more salt to taste if desired (the flavors taste best when sufficiently salted!) or any optional flavors/additions.

Notes

  • *Rice: I use Lotus Foods organic brown basmati rice for this recipe. To cook: in a small saucepan, simmer 1 cup rice in 1 3/4 cup water (covered) for about 30-35 minutes.
  • simmer 1 cup rice in 1 3/4 cup water (covered) for about 30-35 minutes.
  • Brown or white rice: This recipe works with long-grain brown or white rice. I used white rice when I initially posted, but now use brown rice. Both are tasty depending on your preference.
  • Other possible additions: Stir in cooked sweet corn, green onions, black beans, tomatoes, garlic, etc.

Nutrition Information

Calories 139kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Potassium 99mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 111IU (2%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5side servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 139

% Daily Value*

Calories 139kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Potassium 99mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 111IU 2%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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