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Cilantro Lime Rice
Cilantro Lime Rice is an easy and delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with so many Mexican foods! Perfect for weeknight meals.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 243 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or butter)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 cups broth (or water)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan or pot over medium heat. Add the rice and sauté for 1 minute, stirring frequently, until the rice turns from transparent to white in color.
- Add in the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and the salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and fluff the rice with a fork.
- Gently stir in the cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice. Taste and season with more salt if necessary.
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Notes
- Broth: Chicken or vegetable broth are both great options.
- Storage: Leftover rice can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
243kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
764mg
(32%)
Potassium
79mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
326IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 764mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 79mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 326IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.