5 from 24 votes
Cilantro Lime Rice Pilaf
Cilantro Lime Rice Pilaf blends toasted long grain white rice with sautéed onion, chicken broth, fresh lime juice, and a hint of cilantro. The rice is cooked until tender as the lime and cilantro are stirred in at the end, offering a bright and fragrant side dish. Butter adds optional richness to complement the citrus and herb flavors. This pilaf serves well alongside poultry or seafood and is easy to prepare on the stovetop with common pantry ingredients.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
318 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 white onion diced
- 2 cups long grain white rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add in onion and saute 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add in rice and toast 3 minutes, until rice is lightly toasted.
- Pour in chicken broth and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and cover with lid. Simmer 15 minutes, until all liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender.
- Stir in lime juice, cilantro, and butter until melted. Add more salt, to taste. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
318kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
998mg
(42%)
Potassium
238mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
115IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
16.3mg
(18%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 998mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 238mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 16.3mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.