Basmati Rice with Lime and Cilantro
This Basmati Rice with Lime and Cilantro is easy to make, fresh and flavourful. Goes great with Tex Mex and Mexican inspired dishes or Indian dishes.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- juice of one lime
- zest of one lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, add the olive oil and bring to a sizzle. Add the uncooked rice and stir to completely coat the rice and give it a bit of a fry for about one minute.
- Reduce heat to low and add all of the water. Cover and leave to cook for about 15 minutes or until all of the water has absorbed and rice is fully cooked.
- Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Start from the top and fluff from the top down to the bottom of the saucepan until all the rice is separated and fluffy.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and add the butter, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro and salt. Stir well to combine and serve.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Basmati Rice with Lime and Cilantro
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 250
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 344mg15%
Potassium 56mg2%
Carbohydrates 37g12%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 0.1g0%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 188IU4%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.