Low Calorie Cilantro Lime Rice

This Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and only 115 calories! We lightened up this “copycat” chipotle cilantro lime rice recipe, so you can enjoy it anytime, without ruining your diet. In this article, you’ll learn how to make cilantro lime rice low in calories, without sacrificing flavor or texture. Along with this chipotle rice copycat recipe, you’ll find a printable recipe card, shopping list, and more.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Juice of 1 lime
• 4 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro

Low Calorie Cilantro Lime Rice

Healthy Cilantro Lime Rice Meal Prep and Storage

Meal Prep: This recipe can be made ahead of time and then cooled. Then place in an airtight freezer bag or container for later.
Storage: Will hold in the fridge for 6 days and the freezer for a month.
Reheating: Add to an oven at 350 degrees until cooked through.

Low Calorie Cilantro Lime Rice

Low Calorie Cilantro Lime Rice

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This cilantro lime rice recipe is just 115 calories, is vegan and gluten-free, and is completely delicious!

Try this chipotle lime rice recipe yourself, it's a crowd pleaser and goes great with any dish.

You can make this chipotle cilantro lime rice recipe on the stove top, or in a rice cooker, directions for both are included.

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Prep Time 3 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 33 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Mexican

Servings 6 servings

Calories 115 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• 1 cup basmati rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Juice of 1 lime
• 4 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro

Instructions

 

• In a small pot, or rice cooker, add rice, water, bay leaf and salt.
• Bring to a boil on high heat. Lower heat to low, cover and cook until the water soaks into the rice, about 30 minutes. (Or follow rice cooker directions)
• Remove the pot from the heat, remove and discard the bay leaf, and add the rice to a medium bowl.
• Add the salt, lime juice and chopped cilantro to the bowl and toss together.
• Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 25.3gProtein: 2.2gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 390mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.2gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

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About the Author

Hi, my name is Audrey Johns and I am a 4 time best selling cookbook author! All 4 of my low calorie cookbooks are published by HarperCollins (the oldest publishing house in the US!) and have been featured on prominent TV shows like The Today Show, Rachael Ray and The Doctors. I am a low calorie and healthy recipe authority and my delicious recipes are tried and loved by thousands of readers. 

After a one year 150 pound weight loss (and I’ve kept it off for 13 years!) I started sharing all of my low calorie recipes with the world. They are always all-natural and geared around weight loss and weight management. I have even made some of these recipes with my Biggest Loser pal Bob Harper! Check out my weight loss story, my best selling cookbooks, and my numerous TV appearances by clicking here.

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Article History:

• Originally written and published on March 25, 2021 by Audrey Johns
• Updated on March 20, 2023 by Audrey Johns