5-Minute Cilantro-Lime Rice
This cilantro-lime rice is so quick and easy. You only need a few ingredients to make it and it cooks in the microwave in just a few minutes. It's one of my favorite fast side dish recipes and is great for burrito and taco bowls.
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Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 (10-ounce) bag frozen brown rice (see note)
- Juice and zest of 1 lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
Instructions
- Place the frozen rice, lime juice, zest, cilantro and salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap.
- Cook the rice in the microwave for two and a half to three minutes. Keep the bowl covered and let it stand for a minute. Uncover, stir and serve.
Notes
The cooking time may vary depending on your microwave.
Nutrition Estimate
Serving: 0.5of recipe | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 55.4g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 301.5mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 0.4g
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