Cilantro Lime Brown Rice

Cilantro Lime Brown Rice

Great for Burrito Bowls
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Rice
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 145kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lime zest from 2 limes
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • cup brown rice medium or short-grain
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 tbsp lime juice from 1 lime
  • ½ tbsp lemon juice from 1 small lemon
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Boil at least 3 cups of water in the kettle.
    3 cups water
  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in large sauce pot or Dutch oven. Add the lime zest, bay leaf and rinsed rice.
    ½ tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lime zest, 1 large bay leaf, 1½ cup brown rice
  • After the rice starts to crackle and smell aromatic, add 3 cups boiling water. Give everything a good stir and bring it to a boil again (if not already) before turning to just above low. Cover and let the rice cook completely undisturbed and covered for 30-35 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and discard the bay leaf and fluff well. Add the cilantro, lime and lemon juice and salt and stir well to combine.
    ½ cup cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, ½ tbsp lemon juice, ½ tsp salt

Notes

Nutrition based on 8 servings

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition Facts
Cilantro Lime Brown Rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 147mg6%
Potassium 111mg3%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 70IU1%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 14mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.