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Cilantro Lime Rice

Yields8 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time20 mins

 Ingredients:
 ¼ cup oil
 2 cups brown or white rice
 ½ cup onion, finely chopped
 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
 4½ cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
 1 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
 ¼ to ½ cup lime juice (optional)
1

Wash hands well with warm soapy water. Wash produce thoroughly.

2

In a large skillet or pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add rice, stir frequently and toast it until slightly golden.

3

Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant and onion is clear.

4

Add broth and cilantro. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat, cover and cook until rice is fluffy and all the broth has been absorbed, about 35-40 minutes.

5

If using lime juice drizzle some on top of the cooked rice and toss to mix. Serve warm as accompaniment to a main dish or on its own.

Nutrition Facts

8 servings

Serving size

1/2 cup

Amount per serving
Calories150
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g11%

Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 45mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 16g6%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 4g
Calcium 12mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
Folate 8mcg2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.