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Cilantro Lime Rice Pilaf
Cilantro Lime Rice Pilaf is an easy side dish that goes perfectly with any Mexican-inspired meal. It is full of zippy lime flavor and cilantro.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 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 chopped fresh cilantro
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
(7%)
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: 6Servings
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.