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Cilantro Lime Rice
4.5 from 6 votes

Cilantro Lime Rice

Cilantro rice is the perfect simple side for taco night and any time you want to give your rice a seriously delicious boost of flavor.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 201 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 lime
  • chicken broth scant 2 cups
  • 1 tablespoon butter salted or unsalted is fine, 14g
  • 1 cup long-grain rice rinsed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, loosely packed

Instructions

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  1. Zest and juice lime into separate bowls. Pour lime juice into a 2-cup measuring cup. Fill the measuring cup the rest of the way with chicken broth so you have 2 cups of liquid total. Set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter. Add rice and stir until rice is well-coated.
  3. Add chicken broth and lime juice mixture and salt. Cover and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to low, until just barely at a simmer, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is soft and all of the liquid has been absorbed.
  4. Stir in half of the lime zest and half of the cilantro. Taste and add more zest and cilantro as needed.
  5. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 201kcal (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 201

% Daily Value*

Calories 201kcal 10%

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