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Cilantro Lime Rice
Easy and simple to make, this cilantro lime rice is an easy way to add flavor to your favorite dishes. Serve it as a side with your favorite Mexican mains or grilled meats for a filling and hearty meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
401 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1.75 cup water or chicken broth
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 lime 2 tablespoons juice & 1 teaspoon zest, large
- ⅓ cup cilantro finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Bring water or chicken stock to a boil, add rice, stir, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Remove the pot from heat (keep it covered) and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork, add the butter, minced garlic, lime juice, lime zest, chopped cilantro, and salt. Toss everything together and serve immediately!
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Notes
- Be sure to check my top tips for How To Cook Rice for the best results.
- Use fresh lime juice, don't be tempted to use bottled as it won't have the same fresh and zingy flavor.
- If making ahead of time, let the cilantro lime rice cool completely before storing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
401kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
78g
(26%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
648mg
(27%)
Potassium
162mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
372IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 401kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 648mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 162mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 372IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.