Hey friends! I am so excited to share this recipe with you guys today! Ever since the very first time I stepped foot in Cafe Rio, I have been obsessed with their garlic lime rice! It just adds such a fun flavor to any Mexican dish! My favorite thing about this recipe is that it’s made with minute rice, so it is super quick and easy to throw together! For barely any extra work you can take your meal to another level! You ready for the recipe?
Cilantro Lime Rice
This cilantro lime rice is the perfect side dish to serve with all your favorite Mexican recipes! You won't regret trying this one!
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 89kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups minute rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 2 tsp garlic salt
- the juice of 2 limes
- a handful of cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Add rice, onions and chicken broth into a microwaveable bowl and cook for 8 minutes.
- Add garlic salt, lime juice and cilantro and mix with a fork until fluffed and combined. Enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 799mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 4.9mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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ALSO, if you have leftover rice, do yourself a favor and make this easy homemade rice pudding… it is freaking delicious!
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I have made this rice several times (along with the homemade cafe rio pork recipe) and it is so good! And such a people pleaser. I couldn’t recommend this more!
I love making those together! You are so sweet!