Cilantro and Lime Rice
This Cilantro and Lime Rice is much more flavorful than most cilantro lime rice recipes. By toasting the rice in butter, lime juice, and salt and then simmering it in broth, you get a flavor-packed rice that you'll want to make again and again.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup rice basmati or jasmine
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 whole lime juiced and zested
- 2 cups chicken stock or water
- 1 handful cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Add butter to a large skillet and melt over medium heat.
- Add in the rice and stir frequently. Toast the rice for about 1 minute.
- Add in the salt and half of the lime juice.
- Add the chicken stock and stir to combine. Bring to a boil.
- Cover with a lid and allow it to simmer for 15-20 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.
- Uncover the rice and fluff.
- Add in the remaining lime juice, zest, and cilantro.
- Stir to combine and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.4mg