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Cilantro Lime Rice
You're going to love this Cilantro Lime Rice! It's so fresh and zesty, with bursts of tangy citrus in every bite, making for a fantastic side dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 174 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
- ¼ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 lime zest and juice
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring the water to a boil. Add salt and rice and return to a boil. Lower the heat to low, cover with a lid and cook for 15 minutes without opening the lid. Then turn the heat off.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Allow the rice to rest covered for 5 minutes in order to absorb all the liquid and steam.
- Uncover the rice and fluff with a fork to separate the grains. Fold in the lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and additional salt to taste, and serve.
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Notes
- Storage: Transfer leftover cilantro lime rice to an airtight container and refrigerate within one hour of cooking it. Cilantro lime rice will last up to four days in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave in 30-second increments until thoroughly warmed to at least 165°F.
- Freezing: Place cooked rice into a freezer bag or airtight container and transfer to the freezer. It will keep well for up to six months. To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and heat in the microwave or on the stovetop with a bit of water to help rehydrate the rice.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.75cup
Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
153mg
(6%)
Potassium
76mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
76IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.75cup | |
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 76IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.