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Close up of cilantro lime brown rice in a brown bowl.

Cilantro Lime Rice with Brown Rice

Fluffy brown rice simmered in broth and finished with fresh cilantro and lime juice. An easy, flavor-packed side that's ready in 30 minutes!
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Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 267
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups brown rice
  • 3 ½ cups water or chicken broth use the same measuring cup you used for the rice! If using water, add ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2-3 tbsp Fresh cilantro chopped
  • Juice of one lime

Method
 

  1. Rinse the rice in a mesh sieve.
    1 ½ cups brown rice
  2. To a saucepan, add rinsed rice, water or broth, and olive oil. Bring to a boil, then turn to low heat and cover with a tight lid.
    3 ½ cups water or chicken broth, 1 tsp olive oil
  3. Allow to simmer on low until the water is gone, about 25 minutes.
  4. Once the water has been soaked up, add in chopped cilantro and lime juice, then cover and allow to steam off the heat for a few minutes before serving.
    2-3 tbsp Fresh cilantro, Juice of one lime

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 267kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 192mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.003gVitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

  • Use the same measuring cup for both the rice and the water/broth to keep the ratio accurate.
  • Keep the lid on tight while simmering, brown rice needs steady steam to cook through evenly.
  • Let the rice steam off the heat for a few minutes before serving; this helps it finish cooking and makes it easier to fluff.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. 

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