Becky's Easy Cilantro Lime Rice
Becky's Easy Cilantro Lime Rice is fluffy and bright with fresh lime, cilantro, and a gentle kick from green chiles. Blending the aromatics ensures the flavor is evenly dispersed through every grain while keeping the texture light. It’s a lively side dish that pairs well with tacos, grilled meats, or weeknight burrito bowls.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Process the onion, green chiles, garlic, and lime juice in a food processor until smooth; add the cilantro and pulse until the cilantro is finely chopped into the mixture.
- 2
Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir the cilantro mixture, chicken bouillon granules, salt, butter, and rice into the boiling water and return to a boil; reduce the heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer until the rice has absorbed all the liquid, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 159.55 kcal Moderate
- Protein 3.34 g Low Source
- Carbs 33.64 g Moderate
- Total Fat 1.09 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.67 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 2.61 mg Low Source
- Sodium 92.39 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.79 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.86 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 2.49 g Low Source
- Calcium 5.53 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.87 mg Low Source
- Potassium 95.68 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 10.37 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 3.73 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅