4.7 from 399 votes
Cilantro Lime Rice
Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings as a side dish
Calories: 172 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoons butter
- 1 ¼ cups rice long grain white rice or jasmine rice works best
- 2 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Juice and zest of 1 large lime
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- In a skillet or medium saucepan, melt the butter and add the rice. Stir, letting the rice and butter cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook for 15-16 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with fork and serve.
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Notes
- Brown Rice: lots of people have asked if this recipe can be made with brown rice - there are updates from commenters who have tried it in the comment thread below!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 Serving
Calories
172kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
336mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings as a side dish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.