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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (205g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

Calories 215
Calories from Fat 33 (15%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 3.7g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 31mg 1%
Potassium 100mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 41.1g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 3.6g 7%

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Cilantro Lime Mexican Rice

Recipe #385056 | 25 min | 5 min prep | add private note
Melvin'sWifey

By: Melvin'sWifey
Aug 11, 2009

Fluffy, flavorful rice - not gummy or sticky. So easy and very cheap to prepare. Goes well with any Mexican meal.

SERVES 4 , 2 cups (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    In large wide pan with tight fitting lid, heat oil under medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add onion and sautee for 3 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add garlic and sautee 30 seconds.
  4. 4
    Add white rice and stir very often for 6-8 minutes (some onions and rice will begin to brown).
  5. 5
    Add chicken bouillon and sautee for 2 minutes.
  6. 6
    Add water and bring to a boil.
  7. 7
    Cover, turn to lowest setting and do not remove lid for 15 minutes.
  8. 8
    Remove from heat and fluff with fork. Add in lime juice and cilantro.
  9. 9
    Cover (still off heat) and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork again and serve hot.

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From: Susie D

On Aug 12, 2009

Easy to prepare & very tasty. I added a half teaspoon of tumeric for a yellow color, but otherwise followed the recipe. I loved the zing from the lime, but it was too much for others. It is pretty strong. I served it alongside quesadillas. Thank you for sharing your recipe!

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