Healthy Recipes Ingredient Grain Rice Easy Cilantro-Lime Rice 5.0 (1) 1 Review This bright and tangy cilantro-lime rice makes a great addition to tacos or burrito bowls—or enjoy this easy side dish paired with grilled chicken or shrimp. By Alena Jen Alena Jen After graduating from Auburn University with her bachelor's degree in hospitality management, Alena Jen joined EatingWell as the Test Kitchen Fellow. During her fellowship, Alena developed and tested numerous recipes and gained experience assisting food stylists on photography sets. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 28, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 cup long-grain white rice, such as jasmine or basmati 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium clove garlic, minced 2 cups water ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon grated lime zest 3 tablespoons lime juice Lime wedges for serving (optional) Directions Rinse rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water, stirring with your fingers, until the water runs clear, about 1 minute. Drain well. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the rice and garlic; cook, stirring often, until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add water and salt; increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover; simmer, undisturbed, until the water is almost absorbed and the rice is just tender, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Add cilantro, lime zest and lime juice; fluff gently with a fork. Serve with lime wedges, if desired. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, May 2023 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 195 Calories 3g Fat 36g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 3/4 cup Calories 195 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 36g 13% Protein 3g 6% Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Vitamin A 6IU 0% Vitamin C 7mg 8% Vitamin E 1mg 4% Folate 2mcg 1% Vitamin K 5mcg 4% Sodium 295mg 13% Calcium 7mg 1% Iron 2mg 11% Magnesium 3mg 1% Potassium 23mg 0% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.