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Cilantro Lime Rice (Rice Cooker)

This easy Cilantro Lime Rice is made in a rice cooker for a foolproof recipe. The lime juice and fresh cilantro, gives it a refreshing flavor.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 195 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 cup jasmine or long grain rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 large bay leaf or 2 small ones
  • 1 lime the juice of 1 lime
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice,
  • 1 ½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt, or more to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons rice bran oil (avocado, soybean or any other mild flavor oil)
  • ¾ cup fresh chopped cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Using a fine mesh strainer, rinse the rice with cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. To the rice cooker pot, add the rice, water and bay leaf.
  3. Close the lid of the rice cooker and turn it on. The rice cooker will automatically turn off when the rice is done cooking (usually after 20-30 minutes).
  4. Let the rice sit in the rice cooker for an additional 5-10 minutes to allow it to steam and absorb any remaining water.
  5. Fluff the rice with a fork and add the salt, oil, lime/lemon juice. Using a spatula, mix the ingredients gently. Lastly, add the chopped cilantro and fold gently.
  6. Serve hot as a side dish.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 8 servings Calories 195kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Potassium 115mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 195

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 8 servings
Calories 195kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Potassium 115mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%

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