Cilantro Lime Rice
Our Cilantro Lime Rice is a vibrant and fragrant side dish, where fluffy white rice is infused with the zesty freshness of lime and the aromatic essence of cilantro, creating a perfect complement to a variety of meals.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 cups chicken stock (hot)
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup diced white or yellow onion
- 1 jalapeno
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a sauté pan, add vegetable oil, rice, onion, and jalapeno and cook at medium high heat until rice starts to brown.
- Add the hot chicken stock, lime, cilantro and pepper; stir to combine.
- Taste the liquid and season with salt as needed. Bring liquid to boil, cover pan, and reduce the temperature to lowest setting. Cook until all liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes.
- Turn off and let sit covered for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg