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Cilantro Lime Rice

A refreshing and zesty side dish made with fluffy rice, fresh cilantro, and lime juice, perfect for pairing with Mexican dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Rice Base
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Flavoring
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

Cooking the Rice
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.
  3. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
Flavoring the Rice
  1. Fluff the rice with a fork and add lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro. Mix well to combine.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cumin or garlic powder to the rice while cooking.

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