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Cilantro Lime Rice

starch · Rice cooker · white rice · 35 min · proven

Hands-on
15 min
of 60 min total
Servings
8
max 8 per cycle
Calories
186
per serving
Protein
3.4 g
per serving
Attention required15 of 60 min
75% of the cook time is unattended

Ingredients

IngredientAmountGramsFDC
long grain white rice
rinsed until water runs clear
2 cup 370 2512381
water 3 1/2 cup 830
limes
juiced and zested
2 each 134 168155
fresh cilantro
chopped
1/2 cup 8 169997
olive oil 1 tbsp 13.5 171413
salt 1 tsp 6 746775

Method

  1. Rinse rice in a strainer until the water runs clear. (3 min)
  2. Add rice, water, salt, and olive oil to the rice cooker. Start the white rice cycle. (2 min)
  3. Cook. (35 min)unattended
  4. While it cooks: zest and juice the limes, chop the cilantro. (5 min)
  5. Let rice rest on warm, lid closed. (10 min)unattended
  6. Fluff with a fork, fold in lime juice, zest, and cilantro. Portion into containers. (5 min)

Nutrition per serving

NutrientAmount
Calories186
Protein (g)3.4
Carbohydrate (g)38.9
Fat (g)2.2
Fiber (g)0.6
Sugar (g)0.3
Sodium (mg)291

Computed from USDA FoodData Central values on each ingredient, divided by batch servings. Not hand-entered.

Storage & variety

Fridge life
5 days
Freezer
Yes
Reheat quality
excellent
Cuisine
mexican

Rice is the single best freezer candidate in the pool. Freeze in single servings.