Cilantro Lime Rice

Cilantro Lime Rice
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 133.1
  • Total Fat: 0.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 76.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Protein: 4.5 g

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Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
    1 teaspoon butter
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
    1 (15 ounce) can vegetable broth
    1 cup water
    1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
    2 teaspoons granulated sugar
    4 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro

Tips

Original recipe was fond here: http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/cilantro-lime-rice/

I used this recipe but just added my own healthier substitutions.


Directions

In a a saucepan combine rice, butter, garlic, 2 teaspoons of lime juice, broth and water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook on low 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender. Remove from heat. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, sugar, and cilantro. Pour over hot cooked rice and mix in as you fluff the rice. Serve warm.

Serving Size: Serves 8: 1/4cup a serving (Makes about 2 cups total)

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MJAYGH.

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    thank you - 11/3/20