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Cilantro Lime Rice

This Cilantro Lime Rice recipe is fresh, flavorful, and tastes just like what you get at your favorite Tex Mex restaurant. And with just three ingredients, you can easily make it at home!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 113kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white rice rinsed three times
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice the juice of about one lime
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Rinse the dry rice until the water runs clear.
  • Bring rice and water to a boil. Cover with the lid just slightly ajar and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the water is fully absorbed.
  • Stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice.

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Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.3mg