Cilantro Lime Rice

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    235 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Cilantro Lime Rice

Cilantro lime rice is a total staple at my house. I love to serve it alongside tacos or inside of burritos. This tastes like the rice from Chipotle but it's so quick and simple to make for much cheaper at home.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup long grain white rice extra
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup cilantro or more, to taste, chopped
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Pour the rice, water, and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil into a small sauce pan.
  2. Bring to a boil and continue boiling over medium heat until the water just skims the top of the rice.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and continue cooking for 15 minutes.
  4. Turn the heat off after 15 minutes and keep covered for 5 more minutes.
  5. Remove lid and transfer the rice to a large bowl. Fluff the rice with a fork. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, the juice of the lime, and the finely chopped cilantro to the rice.
  6. Mix well and salt to taste.

Notes

  • We use this rice as the base for burritos and burrito bowls. There is a long list of topping ideas in the blog post. 
  • We haven't tested this recipe in a rice cooker, but cooking the rice according to manufacturer directions and then stirring in the cilantro and lime should work great.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 235kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 9mg (0%) Potassium 70mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Vitamin A 70IU (1%) Vitamin C 5.1mg (6%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 235 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 235kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Potassium 70mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin A 70IU 1%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 6%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

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

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