Cilantro Lime Rice
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked white rice (3 cups cooked)
- 1 ¼ cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 lime juiced and zested
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Cook 1 cup uncooked white rice according to the package instructions using 1 ¼ cups chicken broth instead of water. (Or use my Instant Pot rice recipe).
- To the cooked rice, add 2 teaspoons avocado oil, 1 lime and zest, ¼ cup chopped cilantro and ½ teaspoon sea salt. Stir well to combine.
Notes
- Cook the rice in chicken broth instead of water for the best flavor.
- Flat-leaf parsley can be substituted for the cilantro if needed.
- Store leftover cilantro lime rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze cooled rice in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5 cup | Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 377mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg
