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Cilantro lime rice in rice cooker recipe.

Cilantro Lime Rice In Rice Cooker

Make this cilantro lime in a rice cooker and enjoy as a side for pretty much anything.
PREP 5 minutes
COOK 15 minutes
TOTAL 20 minutes
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Servings: 6
Author: Maricruz

Ingredients 

  • 1 ½ cups long-grain rice (Mexican rice, basmati, jasmine.)
  • bunch cilantro (chopped, + a few sprigs)
  • 1 lime (juice)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp vegetable bouillon
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • salt (to taste)

Instructions

  • Wash rice with cold water in a bowl changing the water 3-4 times or until it becomes clear.
  • Drain the rice and place it in the rice cooker.
  • Add garlic powder, onion powder, vegetable bouillon, and salt.
  • Pour 2 cups of water (read notes).
  • Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, plus a few sprigs of cilantro.
  • Stir to combine, cover, and cook for 15-18 minutes or as long as it takes to cook the rice through.
  • Once the rice is fully cooked, take a fork and gently fluffy it.
  • Cool down for 10 minutes.
  • Add chopped cilantro, lime juice, and the remaining olive oil.
  • Mix everything to combine, adjust salt or lime juice if needed.
  • Transfer to a bowl and serve.

NOTES

Adjust the liquid according to your rice cooker instructions. 
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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