Cilantro-Lime Rice

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

Very similar to the rice of a famous burrito place, this rice pairs well with Mexican food and can be used as a filler in burritos.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Cilantro-Lime Rice

Ingredients

1 cup long grain white rice

2 cups water

1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

salt to taste

Colorado Mexican Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Bring the rice water and chicken bouillon to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until the rice is tender 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the heat add the lime juice cilantro and salt; fluff with a fork and serve.

Nutritional Information

Cilantro-Lime Rice

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 114.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.3g 5%

Carbohydrates: 25.2g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 2%

Sugars: 0.2g

Fat: 0.3g

Saturated Fat: 0.1g

Vitamin A Iu: 67.2IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.7mg 13%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 3%

Vitamin C: 1.8mg 3%

Folate: 72.4mcg 18%

Calcium: 13mg 1%

Iron: 1.4mg 8%

Magnesium: 9.3mg 3%

Potassium: 48.3mg 1%

Sodium: 66.4mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 2.3

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.