Cilantro Lime Rice

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    169 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Cilantro Lime Rice

Light and refreshing , this lime and cilantro rice is a perfect side dish for almost everything!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 3/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves finely chopped, fresh; also known as coriander

Instructions

  1. Rinse rice till water runs clear then drain the water and set the rice aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add salt and rice.
  3. Place the lid on the pot and lower the temperature until the rice is just simmering. Cook for 18-20 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
  4. Remove the pot from the stove and let cool for 5 minutes while still covered, then fluff the rice with a fork. Let sit for another 5 minutes iuncovered.
  5. Pour the juiceover the rice & mix it by fluffing it with a fork.
  6. Add the cilantro in right before serving, fluffing lightly with a fork.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 169kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 3g (6%) Sodium 589mg (25%) Potassium 53mg (1%) Vitamin C 1.2mg (1%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 169 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 169kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 3g 6%
Sodium 589mg 25%
Potassium 53mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

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

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