Cilantro Lime Rice

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    260 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Mexican, Tex-Mex

Cilantro Lime Rice

Easy to make and so flavorful, Cilantro Lime Rice is the perfect side dish to pair with your favorite Mexican meals. Made with just 6 simple ingredients and on the dinner table in just 20 minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups long grain rice preferably jasmine rice or basmati
  • 3.5 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 lime
  • 1 cilantro bunch

Instructions

  1. Wash rice in a large bowl under cold water for 2-5 minutes until the water runs clear. Soak for at least 5 minutes.
  2. Boil 3.5 cups of water in a large saucepan, pour rice, and cover immediately. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes or until the water has dried into the rice and the rice is soft.
  3. Place 2 tablespoons of butter on the rice to melt with the heat off. Just before serving, add the minced cilantro and lime juice and gently mix to combine.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 260kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 0.2g (10%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 815mg (34%) Potassium 78mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.2g (0%) Vitamin A 119IU (2%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 260kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 815mg 34%
Potassium 78mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.2g 0%
Vitamin A 119IU 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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