Becky's Easy Cilantro Lime Rice

This rice is great as a side dish or added to your favorite taco salad or burrito. Much like you will find in fresh-Mex restaurants.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 115 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 3 cups water
• ½ onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 lime, juiced
• 3 cups uncooked instant rice
• ½ bunch cilantro, chopped
• 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Blend the onion, green chiles, garlic, and lime juice together in a food processor until smooth; add the cilantro and pulse until the cilantro is finely chopped into the mixture.

Step 2

Bring the water to boil in a saucepan. Stir the cilantro mixture, chicken bouillon granules, salt, butter, and rice into the water and return to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer until the rice has absorbed the liquid entirely, about 20 minutes.