Cilantro-Lime Buttered Rice
Cilantro-Lime Buttered Rice features fluffy long-grain rice infused with fresh lime juice and zest, then finished with butter for a bright yet mellow finish. Chopped cilantro adds a fresh, herbal lift that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, tacos, or seafood. Serve it as a vibrant side for weeknight dinners or alongside burrito bowls when you want something citrusy and aromatic.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cilantro-Lime Buttered Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 28
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Bring the water and salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in the rice and butter. Lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
- 3
Right before serving, stir in the cilantro, lime juice, and lime zest.
- 4
Enjoy!
- Calories 253.27 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 3.61 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 47.0 g 17%
- Total Fat 5.28 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 2.02 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.84 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 133.98 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 4.08 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 7.84 g --
- Added Sugars 7.63 g Moderate 15%
- Calcium 2.81 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.98 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 69.69 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 1.46 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.21 mg Low Source 2%
- 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 🥛
About This Recipe
Cilantro Lime Buttered Rice is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Cilantro Paste, Lime Juice, and Long Grain Rice. Each serving provides about 253.27 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cilantro-Lime Buttered Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cilantro Paste, Lime Juice, Long-Grain Rice, Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cilantro-Lime Buttered Rice?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 253.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cilantro-Lime Buttered Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cilantro-Lime Buttered Rice healthy?
- Cilantro-Lime Buttered Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 253.27 calories and 3.61 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 133.98 mg (6% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.02 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.63 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Milk, 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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