Cilantro Lime Rice

Alyssa Rivers

This cilantro lime rice makes the perfect side dish to complement any Mexican meal! It is packed with flavor, and the best part is... it takes less than 30 minutes to make!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Mexican

Servings Servings

Calories 129 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked rice long-grain, white rice
1 tsp butter or margarine
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp lime juice freshly squeezed
1 can 15 oz chicken broth
1 cup water
1 Tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
2 tsp sugar
3 Tbsp cilantro fresh chopped

Instructions

In a saucepan combine rice, butter, and garlic, 1 tsp. lime juice, chicken broth, and water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook on low for 15-20 minutes, until the rice is tender. Remove from heat.
In a small bowl combine lime juice, sugar, and cilantro. Pour over hot cooked rice and mix in as you fluff the rice.

Notes

Originally Published on August 1, 2012

Updated on September 12, 2022

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 9mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 36IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.3mg