Easy Stovetop Cilantro Lime Rice with Chicken Broth
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice jasmine or basmati work great
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 lime zest + 2–3 tablespoons juice (plus more to taste)
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro more to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs mostly clear.1 cup long grain white rice
- In a medium pot, combine the rice, broth, butter, and salt, and bring to a boil.2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 tablespoon butter, ½ teaspoon salt
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork. Stir in the lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro. Taste and add more salt and lime juice if needed.1 lime, ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1/2 cup of rice. Actual calories will vary.
- Feel free to adjust the lime, cilantro, and salt to your liking.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Stovetop Cilantro Lime Rice with Chicken Broth
Serving Size
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
218
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
10
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
8
mg
3
%
Sodium
352
mg
15
%
Potassium
183
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
40
g
13
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
231
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
26
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
