Cilantro Lime Rice

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    6 Servings

  • Calories

    129 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American, Mexican

Cilantro Lime Rice

This cilantro lime rice makes the perfect side dish to complement any Mexican meal! It is packed with flavor, and the best part is... it takes less than 30 minutes to make! 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup rice long-grain, white rice, uncooked
  • 1 tsp butter or margarine
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 can 15 oz chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 3 Tbsp cilantro fresh chopped

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan combine rice, butter, and garlic, 1 tsp. lime juice, chicken broth, and water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook on low for 15-20 minutes, until the rice is tender. Remove from heat.
  2. In a small bowl combine lime juice, sugar, and cilantro. Pour over hot cooked rice and mix in as you fluff the rice.

Notes

  • Originally Published on August 1, 2012
  • Updated on September 12, 2022

Nutrition Information

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Calories 129kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Trans Fat 0.03g (2%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 9mg (0%) Potassium 45mg (1%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 36IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 129 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 129kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Potassium 45mg 1%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 36IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

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

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