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Cilantro Lime Rice

This cilantro lime rice is made with onions, garlic, and rice cooked in a blend of cilantro, , broth, coconut milk, and lime juice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 6
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

For Coconut Cilantro Sauce:

  • 1 handful fresh spinach
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro
  • 1½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk

For Rice:

  • 2 tablespoon salted butter
  • ¼ white or yellow onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1½ cups long grain white rice
  • 3 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add spinach, cilantro, chicken broth, and coconut milk to a blender. Blend until smooth and well combined.
  • In a large high-sided pan, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add diced onion and sauté for about 4 minutes, until softened.
  • Add garlic and cook for another 1 minute.
  • Add rice and stir until the rice is coated in the butter and onion mixture.
  • Pour in the green sauce and bring to a boil.
  • Cover the pan, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover, turn off the heat, and let the rice sit for another 5–10 minutes, or until tender.
  • Fluff with a fork and serve.

Notes

  • Find ingredients notes, dietary swaps, recipe variations, and more tips in the notes above. 
  • Nutrition information is an estimate only. 

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSodium: 280mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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