5.0 from 9 votes
Coconut-Cilantro-Lime Rice
Turn a plain grain into the star of the meal with this fresh, zesty Coconut-Cilantro-Lime Rice.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 301 kcal
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups jasmine rice rinsed and drained
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Pour the rice into a large pot, along with the coconut milk, water, and salt. Stir together then cover with a lid. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 15 minutes, until the liquid has evaporated. Remove from the heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Add the cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice into the pot.
- Mix well.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
301kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5g
Sodium
206mg
(9%)
Potassium
167mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
93IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Sodium | 206mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 93IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.