Cilantro-Lime Basmati Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tsp vegetable oil or 1 tsp butter
2/3 cup white basmati rice
1 cup water
1/2 tsp salt
1 lime
2 tsp cilantro

Directions:

In a heavy saucepan, heat oil/butter over low heat.
Add rice and lime juice.
Stir for 1 minute.
Add water and salt, bring to a full boil.
Cover, turn down to simmer over low heat until rice is tender and water is absorbed (approx. 25 mins).
Fluff rice with a fork
Sprinkle cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	168.3 Kcal (705 kJ)
Calories from fat	27.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.06g	5%
Sodium	584.45mg	24%
Potassium	62.47mg	1%
Total Carbs	35.39g	12%
Sugars	0.67g	3%
Dietary Fiber	1.8g	7%
Protein	2.71g	5%
Vitamin C	9.7mg	16%
Iron	32mg	178%
Calcium	23.3mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	71.58 Kcal (300 kJ)
Calories from fat	11.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.3g	5%
Sodium	248.59mg	24%
Potassium	26.57mg	1%
Total Carbs	15.05g	12%
Sugars	0.29g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.77g	7%
Protein	1.15g	5%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	16%
Iron	13.6mg	178%
Calcium	9.9mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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