Half-Salt Cilantro Lime Rice

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A fragrant rice dish with a half-salt, half-cilantro balance, perfect for pairing with any Mexican protein. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Long Grain Rice, Chicken Broth, Cilantro for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup long grain rice in cold water until water runs clear. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a pot, sauté 1 minced garlic clove in 1 tsp oil over medium heat for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 cup chicken broth and 1 cup rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
  4. Step 4: While rice cooks, blend 1/4 cup cilantro, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1/2 tsp coarse salt into a paste. Stir into the rice and mix thoroughly. Garnish with additional cilantro and lime zest.

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