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Cilantro Lime Rice

By keeping just a few ingredients on hand you'll always have the option of whipping up this light, effervescent Cilantro Lime Rice.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 219 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white rice
  • 2 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1 lime
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • oil
  • splash of water

Instructions

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  1. Heat up a dollop of oil in a saucepan on medium-high heat
  2. Saute 1 cup of rice in the saucepan until lightly browned
  3. Add 2 cups of stock and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the rice
  4. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a light simmer
  5. Let simmer until the liquid is absorbed
  6. Turn off heat and cover, letting rice sit in its own steam for a few minutes
  7. Rinse 1/2 bunch of cilantro and twist off the bottom stems, chopping roughly
  8. Add to a blender along with 2 Tablespoons lime juice and 1 garlic clove
  9. Add a couple tablespoons of water (or oil) and blend the ingredients together
  10. Add the lime cilantro mixture to the cooked rice and mix thoroughly
  11. Taste for salt
  12. Add additional cilantro if desired

Nutrition Information

Calories 219kcal (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 219

% Daily Value*

Calories 219kcal 11%

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