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Easy Cilantro Lime Rice

This easy cilantro lime rice recipe is a perfect side dish to serve with any Mexican meal!  The flavorful cilantro lime rice mixed with the hotness of Mexican food is just the perfect combination of tastes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: easy side dish, lime and cilantro, Mexican side dish, rice side dish
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 185kcal

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Equipment

spatula set
Spatula
Mixing Bowl
jar juicer
Juicer

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup Jasmine rice or basmati rice
  • 1 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp lime zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup cilantro coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  • Measure the chicken broth and set aside.
  • Over medium heat melt 2 tbsp butter in medium saucepan. Add rice to melted butter and saute, stirring constantly, until rice begins to brown. Reduce heat to low.
  • Slowly add chicken broth to browned rice. Cover and cook according to directions on the package (usually about 15 minutes on low). Fluff with fork when done.
  • Transfer cooked rice to a medium bowl. Add lime zest, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and another 2 tbsp of butter. Season with kosher salt. Stir well and serve with springs of cilantro on top of dish.
  • Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 413mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 282IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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