![The easy cilantro-lime rice recipe served on a light pink plate and garnished with two lime wedges](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.eatingwell.com/thmb/loZGk39ZBVB38fKqZKtKdTEUD10=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/cilantro-lime-rice-8046918-1x1-19d952964978469083d4fd35e647b546.jpg)
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
![Ingredients for the easy cilantro-lime rice recipe](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/rJ1g08m70x8I2NSQRp3eVUH3yJw=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/cilantro-lime-rice-8046918-ingredients-3x2-8cd89566158b47b7a18dc17a67ab9d5c.jpg)
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
Ingredients
-
1 cup long-grain white rice, such as jasmine or basmati
-
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
-
1 medium clove garlic, minced
-
2 cups water
-
½ teaspoon salt
-
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
-
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
-
3 tablespoons lime juice
-
Lime wedges for serving (optional)
Directions
-
Rinse rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water, stirring with your fingers, until the water runs clear, about 1 minute. Drain well.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
-
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the rice and garlic; cook, stirring often, until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add water and salt; increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover; simmer, undisturbed, until the water is almost absorbed and the rice is just tender, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
-
Add cilantro, lime zest and lime juice; fluff gently with a fork. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
195 | Calories |
3g | Fat |
36g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
---|---|
Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size 3/4 cup | |
Calories 195 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 36g | 13% |
Protein 3g | 6% |
Total Fat 3g | 4% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
Vitamin A 6IU | 0% |
Vitamin C 7mg | 8% |
Vitamin E 1mg | 4% |
Folate 2mcg | 1% |
Vitamin K 5mcg | 4% |
Sodium 295mg | 13% |
Calcium 7mg | 1% |
Iron 2mg | 11% |
Magnesium 3mg | 1% |
Potassium 23mg | 0% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.