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Cilantro Lime Rice
Easy to make and so flavorful, Cilantro Lime Rice is the perfect side dish to pair with your favorite Mexican meals. Made with just 6 simple ingredients and on the dinner table in just 20 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 260 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain rice preferably jasmine rice or basmati
- 3.5 cups water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 lime
- 1 bunch cilantro
Instructions
- Wash rice in a large bowl under cold water for 2-5 minutes until the water runs clear. Soak for at least 5 minutes.
- Boil 3.5 cups of water in a large saucepan, pour rice, and cover immediately. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes or until the water has dried into the rice and the rice is soft.
- Place 2 tablespoons of butter on the rice to melt with the heat off. Just before serving, add the minced cilantro and lime juice and gently mix to combine.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
260kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
815mg
(34%)
Potassium
78mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
119IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 260kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 815mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 78mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 119IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.