Low Fat Cilantro Lime Rice

Brighten up your meals with this Low Fat Cilantro Lime Rice, a healthy twist on the classic side dish! This simple yet flavorful recipe features long-grain white rice simmered in low-sodium broth for a light and fluffy texture, then infused with zesty lime juice, aromatic lime zest, and fresh cilantro for an irresistible burst of flavor. A quick toast of the rice in a spritz of olive oil adds an extra dimension of nuttiness, while garlic powder and a touch of kosher salt round out the seasoning. Ready in just 30 minutes, this vibrant, low-fat dish is perfect as a guilt-free companion to grilled meats, tacos, or vegetarian main courses. It’s a go-to side that transforms everyday ingredients into a delightfully refreshing, crowd-pleasing dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 second / quick spray olive oil spray
• 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

Place the rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and helps prevent the rice from becoming sticky.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, lightly spray olive oil to coat the bottom, about a quick 1-second spray.

Step 3

Add the rinsed rice to the pan and stir for about 1-2 minutes until all the grains are lightly toasted.

Step 4

Pour the low sodium chicken or vegetable broth into the saucepan and stir in the garlic powder and kosher salt. Bring the liquid to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and allow the rice to simmer for 18-20 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.

Step 6

While the rice is cooking, roughly chop the cilantro leaves.

Step 7

Once rice is fully cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro. Fluff the rice gently with a fork to combine all the ingredients.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding a little more lime juice or salt to suit your preference.

Step 9

Serve warm as a delicious, low-fat side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(865.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	325.4

Total Fat 3.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 458.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g	0%
Total Sugars 1.3g
Protein 9.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 110.6mg	0%
Iron 4.1mg	0%
Potassium 501.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 8.7%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 80.1%