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Cilantro Lime Rice

Delicious Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe in 30 Minutes or Less

This flavorful Cilantro Lime Rice recipe is the perfect side dish to elevate any meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: Latin
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • pot

Method
 

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. In a pot, combine water and salt; bring to a boil.
  3. Add the rinsed rice to the boiling water.
  4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
  5. Remove from heat and fluff the rice with a fork.
  6. Stir in lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 1g

Notes

Store leftover cilantro lime rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. To reheat, add a splash of water and microwave until warmed through.

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