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Cilantro Lime Rice
Cilantro Lime Rice is an easy tasty Mexican side dish, made with fresh ingredients and ready in just 30 minutes. Better than takeout!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 197 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro , chopped
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil, then stir in the butter and rice.
- Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork.
- Stir in lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro to the cooked rice just before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
197kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
32mg
(1%)
Potassium
78mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
228IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 197kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 78mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 228IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.