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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Becky's Easy Cilantro Lime Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 41
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 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 8%
- Protein 3.34 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 33.64 g 12%
- Total Fat 1.09 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.67 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 2.61 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 258.05 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 1.79 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 2.86 g --
- Added Sugars 2.49 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 5.53 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.87 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 51.89 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 10.37 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 3.73 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Becky's Easy Cilantro Lime Rice is made with 10 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Bouillon, Fresh Cilantro, and Green Chile. Each serving provides about 159.55 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Becky's Easy Cilantro Lime Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Bouillon, Fresh Cilantro, Green Chile, Instant Rice. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Becky's Easy Cilantro Lime Rice?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 159.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Becky's Easy Cilantro Lime Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Becky's Easy Cilantro Lime Rice healthy?
- Becky's Easy Cilantro Lime Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 159.55 calories and 3.34 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 258.05 mg (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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