Cilantro-Lime Rice Recipe
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Cilantro-Lime Rice

By: Mrs Brown 
"Very similar to the rice of a famous burrito place, this rice pairs well with Mexican food and can be used as a filler in burritos."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (105)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Bring the rice, water, and chicken bouillon to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the lime juice, cilantro, and salt; fluff with a fork and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 115 | Total Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: < 1mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2008 by Heidikins   view full review
Compared to "that burrito place" (which I frequent at LEAST once a week), this comes close,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2008 by EdPeters1   view full review
This isn't really that good. We doubled the recipe and were anxious to make it due to the fact...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2008 by Zesty81   view full review
I used a bit less lime juice than the recipe calls for after reading the reviews. Also I the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2008 by Mrs Brown   view full review
an additional note: this recipe had the water measurements for high altitude (denver, co) and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2008 by Mandy W.   view full review
Turned out pretty good! We used basmati rice- it is what the burrito places use and can be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was light and fresh tasting and we both loved the lime/cilantro blend of flavors. Hubs...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2010 by fourtywater   view full review
The chicken bouillon granules kills the lime and cilantro taste. Use plain water instead and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2008 by Dung Beetle   view full review
When I was done revving up this recipe it was good, but the base recipe was just average. I’m...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2011 by Spunky Buddy   view full review
I'm not the biggest fan of cilantro (I'm of the camp who thinks it tastes soapy) but I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2009 by CookinBug Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I don't think this tastes much like "that popular burrito place", but there's nothing majorly...

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