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Cilantro Lime Rice
A perfect rice to accompany any Mexican dish.
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Mexican
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
people
Calories
113
kcal
Author
Kathy Berget
Ingredients
1
cup
long grain rice
2
cups
water
1
whole
bay leaf
¼
teaspoon
salt
1
whole
juice from 1 lime
¼
cup
chopped cilantro
Instructions
Place the rice in a large bowl. Cover with water. Swish rice with your hand. Drain and repeat 3 times.
Put 2 cups water into a pot along with rice, bay leaf, and salt
Bring to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes until rice is tender.
Fluff with a fork.
Place in a bowl and pour lime juice over rice.
Add chopped cilantro and mix lightly.
Serve while still warm.
Notes
Rice can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
Calories:
113
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
24
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Sodium:
102
mg
|
Potassium:
35
mg
|
Vitamin A:
55
IU
|
Vitamin C:
0.2
mg
|
Calcium:
11
mg
|
Iron:
0.3
mg