Cilantro Lime Rice

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Cilantro Lime Rice is a fragrant side dish made with long grain or jasmine rice cooked in water with butter and salt, then brightened with fresh lime zest, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. The rice is tender and fluffy with a citrusy, herbaceous flavor that pairs well with a wide range of main dishes, especially Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine.

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

25 mins

Servings: 4

Calories: 195 kcal

Course: Side Dish, Main Course

Cuisine: International

Ingredients

2 cups water
3 tablespoons butter or Olive Oil, unsalted
1 cup jasmati rice or long grain rice
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
½ cup cilantro chopped, leaves and stems
salt pinch

Instructions

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Rinse the rice under cold water and add into a large enough pot to hold the rice and water.
Bring water to a boil, and stir in a pinch of salt, butter, and rice into the water. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
Stir the lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro into the cooked rice just before serving.

RICE COOKER INSTRUCTIONS

Place 1 cup of rice and 2 cups of water in your rice cooker and proceed to cook the rice according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Once ready to start eating, add the lime zest and juice, butter to the rice and stir well.

Nutrition Information

Calories 195kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 34mg (1%) Potassium 63mg (1%) Vitamin A 225IU (5%) Vitamin C 1.4mg (2%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 195

% Daily Value*

Calories	195kcal	10%
Carbohydrates	37g	12%
Protein	3g	6%
Fat	3g	5%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Cholesterol	7mg	2%
Sodium	34mg	1%
Potassium	63mg	1%
Vitamin A	225IU	5%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	2%
Calcium	17mg	2%
Iron	0.4mg	2%

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