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Cilantro Lime Rice
Light and refreshing , this lime and cilantro rice is a perfect side dish for almost everything!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
169 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 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
- Rinse rice till water runs clear then drain the water and set the rice aside.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add salt and rice.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pour the juiceover the rice & mix it by fluffing it with a fork.
- Add the cilantro in right before serving, fluffing lightly with a fork.
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Nutrition Information
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: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169
% 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.