Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    18 mins

  • Total Time

    23 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    404 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

Cilantro lime rice is the perfect compliment to any tex-mex dinner and is easy to make. Flavorful with a punch of lime makes it delicious! 

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • lime zest from 1
  • 2 cups white rice NOT instant rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 3 teaspoons lime juice

Instructions

  1. In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. 
  2. Add onions and cook until soft and translucent. 
  3. Add garlic, salt, and cumin. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. 
  4. Add lime zest and rice and stir to coat evenly in butter and spices. 
  5. Add chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and cover.
  6. Simmer covered for 15-20 minutes, or until the majority of the liquid is absorbed by the rice. 
  7. Add chopped cilantro and lime juice, gently fold into the rice to combine. 
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 404kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 76g (25%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 991mg (41%) Potassium 270mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Vitamin A 195IU (4%) Vitamin C 13.5mg (15%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 404 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 404kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 76g 25%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 991mg 41%
Potassium 270mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin A 195IU 4%
Vitamin C 13.5mg 15%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

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

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