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Lime Cilantro Rice Recipe
A zesty and fresh rice dish perfect for any meal.
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Preparation Time:
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time:
20
minutes
mins
Total Time:
30
minutes
mins
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
200
kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1
cup
Long grain white rice
2
cups
Water
1
tablespoon
Olive oil
1
teaspoon
Salt
1
Juice of 1 lime
½
cup
Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice, olive oil, and salt. Stir well.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
Nutritional Value
Calories:
200
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
40
g
|
Protein:
4
g
|
Fat:
3
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.5
g
|
Sodium:
300
mg
|
Potassium:
50
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
50
IU
|
Vitamin C:
10
mg
|
Calcium:
20
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg
Keywords
Cilantro, Lime, Rice
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