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Becky’s Easy Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
Becky's easy cilantro lime rice works beautifully as a side dish or as a flavorful addition to taco salads and burritos, delivering bright, fresh flavors that complement Mexican meals perfectly. This versatile rice preparation adds vibrant cilantro and zesty lime that transform ordinary rice into something special and memorable. Much like restaurant-style cilantro lime rice, this version provides the perfect balance of herbs and citrus for authentic taste.
This rice is great as a side dish or added to your favorite taco salad or burrito. Much like you will find in fresh-Mex restaurants.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
6 cups
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Ingredients
½ onion, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 lime, juiced
½ bunch cilantro, chopped
3 cups water
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter, softened
3 cups uncooked instant rice
Directions
Blend the onion, green chiles, garlic, and lime juice together in a food processor until smooth; add the cilantro and pulse until the cilantro is finely chopped into the mixture.
Bring the water to boil in a saucepan. Stir the cilantro mixture, chicken bouillon granules, salt, butter, and rice into the water and return to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer until the rice has absorbed the liquid entirely, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 115 | Calories |
| 2g | Fat |
| 23g | Carbs |
| 2g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 115 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 2g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 3% |
| Cholesterol 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium 441mg | 19% |
| Total Carbohydrate 23g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin C 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium 17mg | 1% |
| Iron 2mg | 9% |
| Potassium 55mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
